How to pronounce inaptitude
Say it like ih-NAP-tih-tood. Inaptitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAP).
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- ih
- NAP
- tih
- tood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inaptitude 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- toodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of inaptitude
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-NAP-tih-tyood.
What does inaptitude mean?
- The quality of being inapt.
Where does inaptitude come from?
From French inaptitude, probably from Renaissance Latin inaptitūdō.
Questions about saying inaptitude
How do you pronounce inaptitude?
Say ih-NAP-tih-tood. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnæptɪtud/. In British English it is /ɪˈnæptɪtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inaptitude?
Inaptitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAP). Broken into parts: ih · NAP · tih · tood.
Is inaptitude pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ɪˈnæptɪtjuːd/ (ih-NAP-tih-tyood).