How to pronounce insoluble
Say it like in-SOL-yuh-bul. Insoluble has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOL).
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- in
- SOL
- yuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insoluble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep 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 insoluble
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-SOL-yuh-bul.
What does insoluble mean?
- That cannot be dissolved.“Petroleum is largely insoluble in water.”
- That cannot be solved.
- That cannot be explained.
- Any substance that cannot be dissolved.
Where does insoluble come from?
From Middle English insolible, from Middle French insoluble, from Latin insolūbilis, from in- + solūbilis.
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Questions about saying insoluble
How do you pronounce insoluble?
Say in-SOL-yuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsɑljəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɒljʊbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insoluble?
Insoluble has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOL). Broken into parts: in · SOL · yuh · bul.
Is insoluble pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪnˈsɒljʊbəl/ (in-SOL-yuh-bul).