How to pronounce inarticulate
Say it like ih-nar-TIK-yuh-lut. Inarticulate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIK).
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- ih
- nar
- TIK
- yuh
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inarticulate 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.
- narKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inarticulate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-nah-TIK-yuh-lut.
What does inarticulate mean?
- Not articulated in normal words.
- Speechless.
- Unable to speak with any clarity.
Where does inarticulate come from?
From Latin inarticulatus and from in- + articulate.
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Words that rhyme with inarticulate
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Questions about saying inarticulate
How do you pronounce inarticulate?
Say ih-nar-TIK-yuh-lut. The American pronunciation is /ɪnɑrˈtɪkjələt/. In British English it is /ɪnɑːˈtɪkjʊlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inarticulate?
Inarticulate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIK). Broken into parts: ih · nar · TIK · yuh · lut.
Is inarticulate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnɑːˈtɪkjʊlət/ (ih-nah-TIK-yuh-lut).