How do you pronounce "ineffable"?

In American English: /ˌɪˈnɛfəbəl/ (i-NEHF-uhb-uhl). In British English: /ɪnˈɛfəbəl/ (in-EHF-uhb-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˌɪˈnɛfəbəl/ (i-NEHF-uhb-uhl). In Australian English: /ɪnˈɛfəbəl/ (in-EHF-uhb-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪˈnɛfəbəl/ (i-NEHF-uhb-uhl), while in British English it's /ɪnˈɛfəbəl/ (in-EHF-uhb-uhl).

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ineffable

disputed

/ˌɪˈnɛfəbəl/

i-NEHF-uhb-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɪin·nɛfef·əbfa·əlble

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