How to Pronounce Inscrutable

To pronounce "inscrutable", say INSCR-ut-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inscrutable”

"inscrutable" has 4 syllables: inscr-ut-abl-e. It rhymes with suitable and immutable, if that helps it stick.

What does inscrutable mean?

noun

  1. One who or that which is inscrutable; a person, etc. that cannot be comprehended.

adjective

  1. Difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom or interpret.

    “His inscrutable theories would years later become the foundation of a whole new science.”

Synonyms

ineffable

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Words that rhyme with inscrutable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

suitableimmutableirrefutableunsuitableindisputablemutabledisputablescrutableprosecutablemootablebootable

Related words

mysteriouscrypticalcrypticmystifyingincomprehensibleinexplicabledeepsphinxlike

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inscrutable"?▾

"Inscrutable" has 4 syllables: inscr · ut · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "inscrutable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inscrutable" is /ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl/.

What does "inscrutable" mean?▾

Inscrutable: One who or that which is inscrutable; a person, etc. that cannot be comprehended.

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