How to pronounce inferiority
Say it like in-fih-ree-OR-ih-tee. Inferiority has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OR).
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US American/ˌɪnfɪriˈɔrɪˌti/in-fih-ree-OR-ih-tee
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- in
- fih
- ree
- OR
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inferiority 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.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does inferiority mean?
noun
- The quality or state of being inferior.
- An inferior value or quality.
- An inferior power.
Where does inferiority come from?
Morphologically inferior + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with inferiority
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Questions about saying inferiority
How do you pronounce inferiority?
Say in-fih-ree-OR-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnfɪriˈɔrɪˌti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inferiority?
Inferiority has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OR). Broken into parts: in · fih · ree · OR · ih · tee.