How to pronounce inconspicuous
Say it like ing-KON-spih-kwus. Inconspicuous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- ing
- KON
- spih
- kwus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inconspicuous 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.
- spihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kwusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inconspicuous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ing-KON-spih-kwus.
What does inconspicuous mean?
- Invisible.
- Not prominent nor easily noticeable.
Where does inconspicuous come from?
Learned borrowing from Late Latin incōnspicuus.
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Questions about saying inconspicuous
How do you pronounce inconspicuous?
Say ing-KON-spih-kwus. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪŋˈkɑnspɪkwəs/. In British English it is /ˌɪŋˈkɒnspɪkwəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inconspicuous?
Inconspicuous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: ing · KON · spih · kwus.
Is inconspicuous 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 /ˌɪŋˈkɒnspɪkwəs/ (ing-KON-spih-kwus).