How to pronounce inapt
Say it like ih-NAPT. Inapt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAPT).
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- ih
- NAPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inapt 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.
- NAPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of inapt
American and British speakers say inapt in essentially the same way: /ɪˈnæpt/ in the US and /ɪˈnæpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NAPT.
What does inapt mean?
- Not apt.
Where does inapt come from?
From French inapte, from Middle French, equivalent to in- + apt.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with inapt
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Questions about saying inapt
How do you pronounce inapt?
Say ih-NAPT. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnæpt/. In British English it is /ɪˈnæpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inapt?
Inapt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAPT). Broken into parts: ih · NAPT.
Do Americans and Brits say inapt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈnæpt/ and the British form is /ɪˈnæpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.