How to pronounce inappropro
Say it like in-uh-PROH-proh. Inappropro has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH).
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- in
- uh
- PROH
- proh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inappropro 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.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of inappropro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-uh-PROH-proh.
What does inappropro mean?
- Alternative form of inappropo.
Questions about saying inappropro
How do you pronounce inappropro?
Say in-uh-PROH-proh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnəˈproʊproʊ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnəˈprəʊprəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inappropro?
Inappropro has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH). Broken into parts: in · uh · PROH · proh.
Is inappropro 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 /ˌɪnəˈprəʊprəʊ/ (in-uh-PROH-proh).