How to Pronounce “indisputable”

American (US)

/ˌɪn.dɪˈspju.tə.bəɫ/

British (UK)

/ˌɪn.dɪˈspjuː.tə.bəɫ/

adjective — Not disputable; not open to question; obviously true.

The final e is silent. The transcription /ˌɪn.dɪˈspju.tə.bəɫ/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “indisputable” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “indisputable” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˌɪn.dɪˈspju.tə.bəɫ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˌɪn.dɪˈspju.tə.bəɫ/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "indisputable" mean?

indisputable (adjective): Not disputable; not open to question; obviously true.

How do you pronounce "indisputable" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˌɪn.dɪˈspju.tə.bəɫ/. British English: /ˌɪn.dɪˈspjuː.tə.bəɫ/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "indisputable"?

/ˌɪn.dɪˈspju.tə.bəɫ/ in American English, /ˌɪn.dɪˈspjuː.tə.bəɫ/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "indisputable"?

“indisputable” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˌɪn.dɪˈspju.tə.bəɫ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.