How to pronounce invincible
Say it like in-VIN-suh-bul. Invincible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIN).
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- in
- VIN
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invincible 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.
- VINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep 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 invincible
American and British speakers say invincible in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/ in the US and /ɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VIN-suh-bul.
What does invincible mean?
- Impossible to defeat, destroy, or kill; too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
- Someone or something that cannot be defeated, destroyed, or killed.
Where does invincible come from?
From Middle French invincible, from Latin invincibilis (“unconquerable”), from in- (“not”) + vincibilis (“conquerable”), from vincere (“to conquer”).
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Questions about saying invincible
How do you pronounce invincible?
Say in-VIN-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invincible?
Invincible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIN). Broken into parts: in · VIN · suh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say invincible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.