How to pronounce inexact
Say it like in-ig-ZAKT. Inexact has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAKT).
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- in
- ig
- ZAKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inexact 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.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of inexact
American and British speakers say inexact in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnɪɡˈzækt/ in the US and /ˌɪnɪɡˈzækt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ig-ZAKT.
What does inexact mean?
- Imperfectly conforming; exceeding or falling short in some respect.
- Imprecisely or indefinitely conceived or stated.
- having a path-dependent integral
Where does inexact come from?
From French inexact.
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Questions about saying inexact
How do you pronounce inexact?
Say in-ig-ZAKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnɪɡˈzækt/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɪɡˈzækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inexact?
Inexact has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAKT). Broken into parts: in · ig · ZAKT.
Do Americans and Brits say inexact the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnɪɡˈzækt/ and the British form is /ˌɪnɪɡˈzækt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.