How to pronounce inaccurate
Say it like in-AK-yuh-rut. Inaccurate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- in
- AK
- yuh
- rut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inaccurate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inaccurate
American and British speakers say inaccurate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈnækjərət/ in the US and /ɪˈnækjʊrət/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NAK-yuh-rut.
What does inaccurate mean?
- not accurate“an inaccurate translation”“the thermometer is inaccurate”
Where does inaccurate come from?
From in- + accurate. See also unaccurate.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying inaccurate
How do you pronounce inaccurate?
Say in-AK-yuh-rut. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnækjərət/. In British English it is /ɪˈnækjʊrət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inaccurate?
Inaccurate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: in · AK · yuh · rut.
Do Americans and Brits say inaccurate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈnækjərət/ and the British form is /ɪˈnækjʊrət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.