How to pronounce inclement
Say it like in-KLEM-unt. Inclement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLEM).
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- in
- KLEM
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inclement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inclement
American and British speakers say inclement in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈklɛmənt/ in the US and /ɪnˈklɛmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-KLEM-unt.
What does inclement mean?
- Stormy, of rough weather; not clement.“inclement weather”
Where does inclement come from?
From Latin inclēmēns (“unmerciful, severe”), from in- (“not”) + clēmēns (“mild, placid”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- foul
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying inclement
How do you pronounce inclement?
Say in-KLEM-unt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈklɛmənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈklɛmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inclement?
Inclement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLEM). Broken into parts: in · KLEM · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say inclement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈklɛmənt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈklɛmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.