How to pronounce insurmountable
Say it like in-ser-MOWN-tuh-bul. Insurmountable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOWN).
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- in
- ser
- MOWN
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insurmountable 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- 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 insurmountable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-suh-MOWN-tuh-bul.
What does insurmountable mean?
- Incapable of being passed over, surmounted, or overcome; insuperable“Getting everybody to agree proved to be an insurmountable difficulty.”
Where does insurmountable come from?
From in- + surmountable.
Words that rhyme with insurmountable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of insurmountable.
Questions about saying insurmountable
How do you pronounce insurmountable?
Say in-ser-MOWN-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnsɚˈmaʊntəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnsəˈmaʊntəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insurmountable?
Insurmountable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOWN). Broken into parts: in · ser · MOWN · tuh · bul.
Is insurmountable 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 /ˌɪnsəˈmaʊntəbəl/ (in-suh-MOWN-tuh-bul).