How to pronounce inexpensive
Say it like in-ik-SPEN-siv. Inexpensive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEN).
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- in
- ik
- SPEN
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inexpensive 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inexpensive
American and British speakers say inexpensive in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ in the US and /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ik-SPEN-siv.
What does inexpensive mean?
- relatively low in price or charging low prices“it would have been cheap at twice the price”“inexpensive family restaurants”
Where does inexpensive come from?
From in- + expensive.
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Words that rhyme with inexpensive
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Questions about saying inexpensive
How do you pronounce inexpensive?
Say in-ik-SPEN-siv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inexpensive?
Inexpensive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEN). Broken into parts: in · ik · SPEN · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say inexpensive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ and the British form is /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.