How to pronounce inexpensively
Say it like in-uk-SPEN-siv-lee. Inexpensively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEN).
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- in
- uk
- SPEN
- siv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inexpensively 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.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inexpensively
American and British speakers say inexpensively in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnəkˈspɛnsɪvli/ in the US and /ˌɪnəkˈspɛnsɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-uk-SPEN-siv-lee.
What does inexpensively mean?
- In an inexpensive manner.
Where does inexpensively come from?
From inexpensive + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with inexpensively
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Questions about saying inexpensively
How do you pronounce inexpensively?
Say in-uk-SPEN-siv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnəkˈspɛnsɪvli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnəkˈspɛnsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inexpensively?
Inexpensively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEN). Broken into parts: in · uk · SPEN · siv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say inexpensively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnəkˈspɛnsɪvli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnəkˈspɛnsɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.