How to Pronounce "insurmountable"
word
ˌɪnsɝˈmaʊntəbəɫ
in-sur-MOWN-tuh-buhl
ɪnsəmˈaʊntəbəl
in-suh-MOWN-tuh-buhl
Definition
Describes something (usually a problem or obstacle) that is so difficult it cannot be overcome or solved.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnsɝˈmaʊntəbəɫ
British English
ɪnsəmˈaʊntəbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-sur-MOWN-tuh-buhl
UK
in-suh-MOWN-tuh-buhl
Listen in Context
The mountain seemed insurmountable to the climbers.
They faced insurmountable problems during the project.
It was an insurmountable task for one person.
At first, moving to a new country felt insurmountable, but she managed to adapt.