How to pronounce inexpedient
Say it like ih-nik-SPEE-dee-unt. Inexpedient has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEE).
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- ih
- nik
- SPEE
- dee
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inexpedient 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.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inexpedient
American and British speakers say inexpedient in essentially the same way: /ɪnɪkˈspidiənt/ in the US and /ɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-nik-SPEE-dee-unt.
What does inexpedient mean?
- Not expedient; not tending to promote a purpose; not tending to the end desired; unsuitable to time and place
Where does inexpedient come from?
From in- + expedient.
Words that rhyme with inexpedient
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inexpedient.
Questions about saying inexpedient
How do you pronounce inexpedient?
Say ih-nik-SPEE-dee-unt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnɪkˈspidiənt/. In British English it is /ɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inexpedient?
Inexpedient has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEE). Broken into parts: ih · nik · SPEE · dee · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say inexpedient the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnɪkˈspidiənt/ and the British form is /ɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.