How to pronounce inertial
Say it like ih-NUR-shul. Inertial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUR).
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- ih
- NUR
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inertial 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.
- NURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inertial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-NUR-shul.
What does inertial mean?
- Of, relating to, or depending on inertia.
Where does inertial come from?
From inertia + -al.
Words that rhyme with inertial
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Questions about saying inertial
How do you pronounce inertial?
Say ih-NUR-shul. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnɝʃəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɜːʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inertial?
Inertial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUR). Broken into parts: ih · NUR · shul.
Is inertial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪˈnɜːʃəl/ (ih-NUR-shul).