How to pronounce inapposite
Say it like ih-NAP-uh-zit. Inapposite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAP).
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- ih
- NAP
- uh
- zit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inapposite 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.
- NAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inapposite
American and British speakers say inapposite in essentially the same way: /ɪˈnæpəzɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈnæpəzɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NAP-uh-zit.
What does inapposite mean?
- inappropriate, not suitable for the situation
Where does inapposite come from?
From in- + apposite.
Questions about saying inapposite
How do you pronounce inapposite?
Say ih-NAP-uh-zit. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnæpəzɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈnæpəzɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inapposite?
Inapposite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAP). Broken into parts: ih · NAP · uh · zit.
Do Americans and Brits say inapposite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈnæpəzɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈnæpəzɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.