How to Pronounce Inalienable

To pronounce "inalienable", say IN-al-ien-abl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪˈneɪ.lɪ.ə.nə.bəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ɪˈneɪ.lɪ.ə.nə.bəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inalienable”

"inalienable" has 5 syllables: in-al-ien-abl-e.

What does inalienable mean?

adjective

  1. Incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred to another; not alienable.

    “inalienable right a right that cannot be given away”

  2. (grammar) Of or pertaining to a noun belonging to a special class in which the possessive construction differs from the norm, especially for particular familial relationships and body parts.

Synonyms

unalienable

Antonyms

alienable

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Related words

infrangibleindefeasibleinviolableuntransferablenontransferableabsoluteunassignableunforfeitable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inalienable"?▾

"Inalienable" has 5 syllables: in · al · ien · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "inalienable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inalienable" is /ɪˈneɪ.lɪ.ə.nə.bəl/.

What does "inalienable" mean?▾

Inalienable: Incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred to another; not alienable.

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