How to pronounce inaction
Say it like in-AK-shun. Inaction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- in
- AK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inaction 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inaction
American and British speakers say inaction in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈnækʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪˈnækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-AK-shun.
What does inaction mean?
- Lack of action or activity or labor“The school's inaction further sanctions this misbehavior.”
Where does inaction come from?
Morphologically in- + action.
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Words that rhyme with inaction
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Questions about saying inaction
How do you pronounce inaction?
Say in-AK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnækʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inaction?
Inaction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: in · AK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say inaction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈnækʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈnækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.