How to Pronounce Inevitable

To pronounce "inevitable", say in-EV-it-abl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌɪˈnɛvətəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌɪˈnɛvətəbəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “inevitable”

Break "inevitable" into 5 beats and lean on "EV" — that's the stressed one.

What does inevitable mean?

adjective

  1. Impossible to avoid or prevent.
  2. Predictable or always happening.

noun

  1. Something that is predictable, necessary, or cannot be avoided.

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How do you pronounce "inevitable"?▾

To pronounce "inevitable", say in-EV-it-abl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌɪˈnɛvətəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "inevitable"?▾

"Inevitable" has 5 syllables: in · ev · it · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "inevitable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inevitable" is /ˌɪˈnɛvətəbəɫ/.

What does "inevitable" mean?▾

Inevitable: Impossible to avoid or prevent.

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