How to pronounce ineptness
Say it like in-EPT-nis. Ineptness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EPT).
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- in
- EPT
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ineptness 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.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ineptness
American and British speakers say ineptness in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈnɛptnɪs/ in the US and /ˌɪˈnɛptnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-EPT-nis.
What does ineptness mean?
- The quality or degree of being inept.“The ineptness of the novice jugglers was apparent as they frequently dropped their juggling pins.”
Where does ineptness come from?
From inept + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ineptness
How do you pronounce ineptness?
Say in-EPT-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɛptnɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɛptnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ineptness?
Ineptness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EPT). Broken into parts: in · EPT · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say ineptness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈnɛptnɪs/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈnɛptnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.