How to pronounce inactivate
Say it like in-AK-tih-vayt. Inactivate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- in
- AK
- tih
- vayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inactivate 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of inactivate
American and British speakers say inactivate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈnæktɪˌveɪt/ in the US and /ˌɪˈnæktɪˌveɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-AK-tih-vayt.
What does inactivate mean?
- To make inactive.
Where does inactivate come from?
From inactive + -ate (verb-forming suffix) or in- + activate.
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Words that rhyme with inactivate
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Questions about saying inactivate
How do you pronounce inactivate?
Say in-AK-tih-vayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnæktɪˌveɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnæktɪˌveɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inactivate?
Inactivate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: in · AK · tih · vayt.
Do Americans and Brits say inactivate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈnæktɪˌveɪt/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈnæktɪˌveɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.