How to pronounce inviolable
Say it like in-VY-uh-luh-bul. Inviolable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- in
- VY
- uh
- luh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inviolable 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.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep 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 inviolable
American and British speakers say inviolable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈvaɪələbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈvaɪələbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VY-uh-luh-bul.
What does inviolable mean?
- Not violable; not to be infringed.
- Not susceptible to violence, or of being profaned, corrupted, or dishonoured.
- Incapable of being injured or invaded; indestructible.
Where does inviolable come from?
From Middle French inviolable, from Latin inviolābilis (“untouchable”), from violō (“violate”).
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Questions about saying inviolable
How do you pronounce inviolable?
Say in-VY-uh-luh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvaɪələbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈvaɪələbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inviolable?
Inviolable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: in · VY · uh · luh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say inviolable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈvaɪələbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈvaɪələbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.