How to pronounce inconclusive
Say it like in-kun-KLOO-siv. Inconclusive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOO).
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- in
- kun
- KLOO
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inconclusive 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inconclusive
American and British speakers say inconclusive in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnkənˈklusɪv/ in the US and /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-kun-KLOO-siv.
What does inconclusive mean?
- Not conclusive, not leading to a conclusion.
Where does inconclusive come from?
From in- + conclusive.
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Questions about saying inconclusive
How do you pronounce inconclusive?
Say in-kun-KLOO-siv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkənˈklusɪv/. In British English it is /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inconclusive?
Inconclusive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOO). Broken into parts: in · kun · KLOO · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say inconclusive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnkənˈklusɪv/ and the British form is /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.