How to pronounce inaccuracy
Say it like ih-NAK-yer-uh-see. Inaccuracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAK).
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- ih
- NAK
- yer
- uh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inaccuracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inaccuracy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-NAK-yuu-ruh-see.
What does inaccuracy mean?
- The property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.
- A statement, passage etc. that is inaccurate or false.
- Incorrect calibration of a measuring device, or incorrect use; lack of precision.
Where does inaccuracy come from?
Morphologically in- + accuracy.
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Questions about saying inaccuracy
How do you pronounce inaccuracy?
Say ih-NAK-yer-uh-see. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnækjɚəsi/. In British English it is /ɪˈnækjʊrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inaccuracy?
Inaccuracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAK). Broken into parts: ih · NAK · yer · uh · see.
Is inaccuracy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪˈnækjʊrəsi/ (ih-NAK-yuu-ruh-see).