How to pronounce insupportable
Say it like in-suh-POR-tuh-bul. Insupportable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POR).
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- in
- suh
- POR
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insupportable 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep 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 insupportable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-suh-PAW-tuh-bul.
What does insupportable mean?
- That cannot be tolerated or endured.
- That cannot be supported; that cannot be demonstrated or proved. (of a statement, claim, argument, etc.)
Where does insupportable come from?
From Middle French insupportable, from Late Latin insupportabilis.
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Words that rhyme with insupportable
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Questions about saying insupportable
How do you pronounce insupportable?
Say in-suh-POR-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnsəˈpɔrtəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insupportable?
Insupportable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POR). Broken into parts: in · suh · POR · tuh · bul.
Is insupportable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːtəbəl/ (in-suh-PAW-tuh-bul).