How to Pronounce “intangible”

American (US)

/ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/

British (UK)

/ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.bəl/

adjective — Incapable of being perceived by the senses; incorporeal.

The final e is silent. The transcription /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “intangible” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “intangible” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/ 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 "intangible" mean?

intangible (adjective): Incapable of being perceived by the senses; incorporeal.

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

American English: /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/. British English: /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.bəl/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "intangible"?

/ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/ in American English, /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.bəl/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "intangible"?

“intangible” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.