How to pronounce interminable
Say it like in-TUR-muh-nuh-bul. Interminable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- in
- TUR
- muh
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interminable 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.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 interminable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-TUR-mih-nuh-bul.
What does interminable mean?
- Existing or occurring without interruption or end; ceaseless, unending.
- A repeating decimal.
Where does interminable come from?
From Middle English interminable, from Middle French interminable and its etymon Late Latin interminābilis.
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Questions about saying interminable
How do you pronounce interminable?
Say in-TUR-muh-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɝmənəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɜːmɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interminable?
Interminable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: in · TUR · muh · nuh · bul.
Is interminable 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 /ɪnˈtɜːmɪnəbəl/ (in-TUR-mih-nuh-bul).