How to pronounce inaniloquent
Say it like ih-NAY-nih-loh-kwunt. Inaniloquent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- ih
- NAY
- nih
- loh
- kwunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inaniloquent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kwuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inaniloquent
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-NAY-nih-loh-kwunt.
What does inaniloquent mean?
- Tending to speak inanely; loquacious; garrulous.
Where does inaniloquent come from?
From Latin inānis (“empty, hollow, void; vain; worthless; foolish, inane”) + loquī (from loquor (“to say, speak, tell, talk”)); compare ināniloquium (“nonsense; vain talking”).
Questions about saying inaniloquent
How do you pronounce inaniloquent?
Say ih-NAY-nih-loh-kwunt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈneɪnɪˌloʊkwənt/. In British English it is /ɪˈneɪnɪˌləʊkwənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inaniloquent?
Inaniloquent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: ih · NAY · nih · loh · kwunt.
Is inaniloquent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪˈneɪnɪˌləʊkwənt/ (ih-NAY-nih-loh-kwunt).