How to pronounce inadvertent
Say it like in-ud-VUR-tunt. Inadvertent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR).
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- in
- ud
- VUR
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inadvertent 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.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inadvertent
- 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-tunt.
What does inadvertent mean?
- Not intentional; not on purpose; not conscious.“We check everything because an inadvertent error could be disastrous.”
Where does inadvertent come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin inadvertēns.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying inadvertent
How do you pronounce inadvertent?
Say in-ud-VUR-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnədˈvɝtənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inadvertent?
Inadvertent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR). Broken into parts: in · ud · VUR · tunt.
Is inadvertent 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 /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtənt/ (in-ud-VUR-tunt).