How to pronounce inequality
Say it like in-ee-KWAH-luh-tee. Inequality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWAH).
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- in
- ee
- KWAH
- luh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inequality 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KWAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inequality
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-ih-KWOL-ih-tee.
What does inequality mean?
- lack of equality“the growing inequality between rich and poor”
Where does inequality come from?
Morphologically inequal + -ity and in- + equality.
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Words that rhyme with inequality
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Questions about saying inequality
How do you pronounce inequality?
Say in-ee-KWAH-luh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪniˈkwɑləti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inequality?
Inequality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWAH). Broken into parts: in · ee · KWAH · luh · tee.
Is inequality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti/ (in-ih-KWOL-ih-tee).