How do you pronounce "indescribable"?

In American English: /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/ (ind-i-SKREYEB-uhb-uhl). In British English: /ˌɪndɪskɹˈaɪbəbəl/ (ind-iskr-EYEB-uhb-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/ (ind-i-SKREYEB-uhb-uhl). In Australian English: /ˌɪndɪskɹˈaɪbəbəl/ (ind-iskr-EYEB-uhb-uhl).

Is "indescribable" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/ (ind-i-SKREYEB-uhb-uhl), while in British English it's /ˌɪndɪskɹˈaɪbəbəl/ (ind-iskr-EYEB-uhb-uhl).

How to Pronounce "indescribable"

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indescribable

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/ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

ind-i-SKREYEB-uhb-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɪndin·ɪde·skraɪbsc·əbrib·əlable

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