How to pronounce inauthentic
Say it like in-aw-THEN-tik. Inauthentic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEN).
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- in
- aw
- THEN
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inauthentic 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.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- THENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inauthentic
American and British speakers say inauthentic in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnɔˈθɛntɪk/ in the US and /ˌɪnɔːˈθɛntɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-aw-THEN-tik.
What does inauthentic mean?
- Not authentic or genuine; spurious.
Where does inauthentic come from?
From in- + authentic.
Questions about saying inauthentic
How do you pronounce inauthentic?
Say in-aw-THEN-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnɔˈθɛntɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɔːˈθɛntɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inauthentic?
Inauthentic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEN). Broken into parts: in · aw · THEN · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say inauthentic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnɔˈθɛntɪk/ and the British form is /ˌɪnɔːˈθɛntɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.