How to pronounce inertness
Say it like in-URT-nus. Inertness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (URT).
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- in
- URT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inertness 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.
- URTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inertness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-URT-nus.
What does inertness mean?
- Lack of activity or exertion; habitual indisposition to action or motion
- Absence of the power of self-motion; inertia.
- Quality of being unreactive with other chemical compounds or elements.
Where does inertness come from?
From inert + -ness.
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Questions about saying inertness
How do you pronounce inertness?
Say in-URT-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɝtnəs/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɜːtnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inertness?
Inertness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (URT). Broken into parts: in · URT · nus.
Is inertness 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 /ˌɪˈnɜːtnəs/ (in-URT-nus).