How to pronounce ineptitude
Say it like ih-NEP-tih-tyood. Ineptitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEP).
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- ih
- NEP
- tih
- tyood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ineptitude 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.
- NEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tyoodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ineptitude
American and British speakers say ineptitude in essentially the same way: /ɪˈnɛptɪtjud/ in the US and /ɪˈnɛptɪtjud/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NEP-tih-tyood.
What does ineptitude mean?
- The quality of being inept.
- An instance of being inept.
Where does ineptitude come from?
From Latin ineptitūdō.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ineptitude
How do you pronounce ineptitude?
Say ih-NEP-tih-tyood. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnɛptɪtjud/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɛptɪtjud/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ineptitude?
Ineptitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEP). Broken into parts: ih · NEP · tih · tyood.
Do Americans and Brits say ineptitude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈnɛptɪtjud/ and the British form is /ɪˈnɛptɪtjud/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.