How to pronounce inappropriately
Say it like in-uh-PRAH-pree-ut-lee. Inappropriately has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRAH).
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- in
- uh
- PRAH
- pree
- ut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inappropriately 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep 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 inappropriately
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-uh-PROP-ree-ut-lee.
What does inappropriately mean?
- In an inappropriate manner.“behave inappropriately”
Where does inappropriately come from?
From inappropriate + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying inappropriately
How do you pronounce inappropriately?
Say in-uh-PRAH-pree-ut-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnəˈprɑpriətli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnəˈprɒpriətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inappropriately?
Inappropriately has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRAH). Broken into parts: in · uh · PRAH · pree · ut · lee.
Is inappropriately pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɪnəˈprɒpriətli/ (in-uh-PROP-ree-ut-lee).