How to pronounce intolerably
Say it like in-TAH-luh-ruh-blee. Intolerably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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- in
- TAH
- luh
- ruh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intolerably 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.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intolerably
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-TOL-uh-ruh-blee.
What does intolerably mean?
- In an intolerable manner; beyond endurance.
Where does intolerably come from?
From intolerable + -ly.
Questions about saying intolerably
How do you pronounce intolerably?
Say in-TAH-luh-ruh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɑlərəbli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtɒlərəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intolerably?
Intolerably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: in · TAH · luh · ruh · blee.
Is intolerably 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 /ˌɪnˈtɒlərəbli/ (in-TOL-uh-ruh-blee).