How to Pronounce Intolerable

To pronounce "intolerable", say INT-ol-er-abl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈtɒləɹəbl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

intolerable

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪnˈtɒləɹəbl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “intolerable”

"intolerable" has 5 syllables: int-ol-er-abl-e. It rhymes with tolerable, if that helps it stick.

What does intolerable mean?

adjective

  1. Not tolerable; not capable of being borne or endured
  2. Extremely offensive or insulting.

Synonyms

insufferableinsupportableunbearable

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Words that rhyme with intolerable

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tolerable

Related words

unendurableinsufferableunsufferableunbearableunsupportableunacceptableimpossiblebitter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intolerable"?▾

"Intolerable" has 5 syllables: int · ol · er · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "intolerable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "intolerable" is /ɪnˈtɒləɹəbl̩/.

What does "intolerable" mean?▾

Intolerable: Not tolerable; not capable of being borne or endured

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