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.

inevitable

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5

Syllables

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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. It rhymes with evitable, if that helps it stick.

What does inevitable mean?

noun

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

adjective

  1. Impossible to avoid or prevent.

    We were going so fast that the collision was inevitable.

  2. Predictable, or always happening.

    My outburst met with the inevitable punishment.

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Words that rhyme with inevitable

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Frequently asked questions

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

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