How to pronounce inarticulation
Say it like in-ar-tih-kyuh-LAY-shun. Inarticulation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAY).
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- in
- ar
- tih
- kyuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inarticulation 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.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inarticulation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-ah-tih-kyuh-LAY-shun.
What does inarticulation mean?
- The state of being inarticulate; inarticulateness.
- Any point in the educational system in which the development of the individual is hindered.
- An inarticulate or underarticulated utterance.
Where does inarticulation come from?
From in- + articulation.
Words that rhyme with inarticulation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inarticulation.
Questions about saying inarticulation
How do you pronounce inarticulation?
Say in-ar-tih-kyuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnɑrtɪkjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɑːtɪkjəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inarticulation?
Inarticulation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAY). Broken into parts: in · ar · tih · kyuh · LAY · shun.
Is inarticulation 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 /ˌɪnɑːtɪkjəˈleɪʃən/ (in-ah-tih-kyuh-LAY-shun).