How to pronounce inseparable
Say it like in-SEP-uh-ruh-bul. Inseparable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- in
- SEP
- uh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inseparable 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.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of inseparable
American and British speakers say inseparable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsɛpərəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈsɛpərəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SEP-uh-ruh-bul.
What does inseparable mean?
- Unable to be separated; bound together permanently.
- Something that cannot be separated from something else.
Where does inseparable come from?
From Middle English, from Middle French inséparable, from Latin īnsēparābilis.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- separable
Words that rhyme with inseparable
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Questions about saying inseparable
How do you pronounce inseparable?
Say in-SEP-uh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɛpərəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsɛpərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inseparable?
Inseparable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: in · SEP · uh · ruh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say inseparable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsɛpərəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈsɛpərəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.