How to pronounce inconclusively
Say it like ing-KON-kloo-siv-lee. Inconclusively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- ing
- KON
- kloo
- siv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inconclusively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- klooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inconclusively
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ing-KON-kloo-siv-lee.
What does inconclusively mean?
- In an inconclusive manner.
Where does inconclusively come from?
From inconclusive + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying inconclusively
How do you pronounce inconclusively?
Say ing-KON-kloo-siv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪŋˈkɑnklusɪvli/. In British English it is /ˌɪŋˈkɒnkluːsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inconclusively?
Inconclusively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: ing · KON · kloo · siv · lee.
Is inconclusively pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɪŋˈkɒnkluːsɪvli/ (ing-KON-kloo-siv-lee).