How to pronounce ineptly
Say it like in-EPT-lee. Ineptly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EPT).
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- in
- EPT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ineptly 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.
- EPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ineptly
American and British speakers say ineptly in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈnɛptli/ in the US and /ˌɪˈnɛptli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-EPT-lee.
What does ineptly mean?
- In an inept or incompetent manner.
Where does ineptly come from?
From inept + -ly.
Questions about saying ineptly
How do you pronounce ineptly?
Say in-EPT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɛptli/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɛptli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ineptly?
Ineptly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EPT). Broken into parts: in · EPT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say ineptly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈnɛptli/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈnɛptli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.