How to pronounce insolvable
Say it like in-SAHL-vuh-bul. Insolvable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHL).
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- in
- SAHL
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insolvable 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.
- SAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vuhKeep 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 insolvable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-SOL-vuh-bul.
What does insolvable mean?
- Impossible to solve; insoluble.
- Incapable of being paid or discharged.“an insolvable debt”
- Not capable of being loosed or disentangled; inextricable.
Where does insolvable come from?
From in- + solvable. Piecewise doublet of insoluble and unsolvable.
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Words that rhyme with insolvable
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Questions about saying insolvable
How do you pronounce insolvable?
Say in-SAHL-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsɑlvəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɒlvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insolvable?
Insolvable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHL). Broken into parts: in · SAHL · vuh · bul.
Is insolvable 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 /ɪnˈsɒlvəbəl/ (in-SOL-vuh-bul).