How to Pronounce Ineluctable

To pronounce "ineluctable", say IN-el-uct-abl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ineluctable”

"ineluctable" has 5 syllables: in-el-uct-abl-e.

What does ineluctable mean?

adjective

  1. Impossible to avoid or escape; inescapable, irresistible.

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Related words

unavoidableinescapableinevitableunstoppableundeniableindisputableindispensableimperative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ineluctable"?▾

"Ineluctable" has 5 syllables: in · el · uct · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ineluctable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ineluctable" is /ɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/.

What does "ineluctable" mean?▾

Ineluctable: Impossible to avoid or escape; inescapable, irresistible.

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