How to Pronounce Ineffable

To pronounce "ineffable", say IN-eff-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ineffable”

"ineffable" has 4 syllables: in-eff-abl-e. It rhymes with effable, if that helps it stick.

What does ineffable mean?

adjective

  1. Beyond expression in words; unspeakable.
  2. Forbidden to be uttered; taboo.

Synonyms

indescribableinexpressibleunspeakabletaboounutterable

Antonyms

effable

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Words that rhyme with ineffable

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effable

Related words

indescribableunexpressibleunspeakableunutterableinexpressibleuntellableunnameableindefinable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ineffable"?▾

"Ineffable" has 4 syllables: in · eff · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ineffable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ineffable" is /ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/.

What does "ineffable" mean?▾

Ineffable: Beyond expression in words; unspeakable.

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