How to pronounce inadvertence
Say it like in-ud-VUR-tuns. Inadvertence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR).
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- in
- ud
- VUR
- tuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inadvertence 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.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inadvertence
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-ud-VUR-tuns.
What does inadvertence mean?
- The state or quality of being inadvertent; inadvertency; heedlessness; carelessness; negligence.“Many mistakes proceed from inadvertence.”
- An effect or result of inattention; an oversight or mistake from negligence.
Where does inadvertence come from?
From Middle French inadvertance.
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Questions about saying inadvertence
How do you pronounce inadvertence?
Say in-ud-VUR-tuns. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnədˈvɝtəns/. In British English it is /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inadvertence?
Inadvertence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR). Broken into parts: in · ud · VUR · tuns.
Is inadvertence 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 /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəns/ (in-ud-VUR-tuns).