How to pronounce inoperable
Say it like in-AH-puh-ruh-bul. Inoperable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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US American/ˌɪˈnɑpərəbəl/in-AH-puh-ruh-bul
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- in
- AH
- puh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inoperable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does inoperable mean?
adjective
- Incapable of being successfully operated on.
- Incapable of operation or function; inoperative.
Where does inoperable come from?
From in- + operable.
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Questions about saying inoperable
How do you pronounce inoperable?
Say in-AH-puh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɑpərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inoperable?
Inoperable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: in · AH · puh · ruh · bul.