How to pronounce interminably
Say it like IN-ter-mih-nab-lee. Interminably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- mih
- nab
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interminably pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nabGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of interminably
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tuh-mih-nab-lee.
Other ways to say interminably
Interminably also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- in-TUR-mih-nuh-blee /ˌɪnˈtɝmɪnəbli/
What does interminably mean?
- in an interminable manner; (seemingly) endlessly
Where does interminably come from?
From interminable + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying interminably
How do you pronounce interminably?
Say IN-ter-mih-nab-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚmɪˌnæbli/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəmɪˌnæbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interminably?
Interminably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · mih · nab · lee.
Is interminably 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 /ˈɪntəmɪˌnæbli/ (IN-tuh-mih-nab-lee).