How to pronounce inactivity
Say it like in-ak-TIV-ih-tee. Inactivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV).
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- in
- ak
- TIV
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inactivity 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.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inactivity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-ak-TIV-ih-tee.
What does inactivity mean?
- The quality of being inactive; idleness; passiveness.
Where does inactivity come from?
From in- + activity or inactive + -ity.
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Questions about saying inactivity
How do you pronounce inactivity?
Say in-ak-TIV-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inactivity?
Inactivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV). Broken into parts: in · ak · TIV · ih · tee.
Is inactivity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/ (in-ak-TIV-ih-tee).