How to pronounce inelastic
Say it like in-uh-LAS-tik. Inelastic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAS).
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US American/ˌɪnəˈlæstɪk/in-uh-LAS-tik
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- in
- uh
- LAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inelastic 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does inelastic mean?
adjective
- Lacking elasticity; inflexible, unyielding.
- Insensitive to changes in price.“perfectly inelastic supply”
- Resistant to swings during elections; predictable.
Where does inelastic come from?
From in- + elastic.
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Questions about saying inelastic
How do you pronounce inelastic?
Say in-uh-LAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnəˈlæstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inelastic?
Inelastic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAS). Broken into parts: in · uh · LAS · tik.