How to pronounce inauspicious
Say it like in-ow-SPISH-is. Inauspicious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPISH).
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- in
- ow
- SPISH
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inauspicious 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.
- owGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- SPISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inauspicious
American and British speakers say inauspicious in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˌnaʊˈspɪʃɪs/ in the US and /ˌɪˌnaʊˈspɪʃɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ow-SPISH-is.
What does inauspicious mean?
- Not auspicious; ill-omened.
Where does inauspicious come from?
From in- + auspicious.
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Questions about saying inauspicious
How do you pronounce inauspicious?
Say in-ow-SPISH-is. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌnaʊˈspɪʃɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɪˌnaʊˈspɪʃɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inauspicious?
Inauspicious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPISH). Broken into parts: in · ow · SPISH · is.
Do Americans and Brits say inauspicious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˌnaʊˈspɪʃɪs/ and the British form is /ˌɪˌnaʊˈspɪʃɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.