How to pronounce inerrant
Say it like ih-NER-unt. Inerrant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NER).
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- ih
- NER
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inerrant 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.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inerrant
American and British speakers say inerrant in essentially the same way: /ɪˈnɛrənt/ in the US and /ɪˈnɛrənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NER-unt.
What does inerrant mean?
- Exhibiting inerrancy; without error.“He questions the tenability of regarding the Scriptures as inerrant, since no original copies exist.”
Where does inerrant come from?
From in- + errant.
Words that rhyme with inerrant
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Questions about saying inerrant
How do you pronounce inerrant?
Say ih-NER-unt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnɛrənt/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɛrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inerrant?
Inerrant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NER). Broken into parts: ih · NER · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say inerrant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈnɛrənt/ and the British form is /ɪˈnɛrənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.