How to pronounce inadvertently
Say it like in-ud-VUR-tunt-lee. Inadvertently has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR).
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- in
- ud
- VUR
- tunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inadvertently 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inadvertently
- 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-lee.
What does inadvertently mean?
- Unintentionally; because of an oversight.
Where does inadvertently come from?
From inadvertent + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying inadvertently
How do you pronounce inadvertently?
Say in-ud-VUR-tunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnədˈvɝtəntli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inadvertently?
Inadvertently has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR). Broken into parts: in · ud · VUR · tunt · lee.
Is inadvertently 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 /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli/ (in-ud-VUR-tunt-lee).