How to pronounce inedia
Say it like ih-NEE-dee-uh. Inedia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- ih
- NEE
- dee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inedia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inedia
American and British speakers say inedia in essentially the same way: /ɪˈnidiə/ in the US and /ɪˈniːdiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NEE-dee-uh.
What does inedia mean?
- The (purported) ability to live without food.
Where does inedia come from?
From Latin inedia.
Words that rhyme with inedia
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Questions about saying inedia
How do you pronounce inedia?
Say ih-NEE-dee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnidiə/. In British English it is /ɪˈniːdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inedia?
Inedia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: ih · NEE · dee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say inedia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈnidiə/ and the British form is /ɪˈniːdiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.