How to pronounce inherence
Say it like in-HEER-uns. Inherence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEER).
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- in
- HEER
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inherence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inherence
American and British speakers say inherence in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈhɪrəns/ in the US and /ɪnˈhɪərəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-HEER-uns.
What does inherence mean?
- The state of being inherent or permanently present in something; indwelling.
Words that rhyme with inherence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inherence.
Questions about saying inherence
How do you pronounce inherence?
Say in-HEER-uns. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈhɪrəns/. In British English it is /ɪnˈhɪərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inherence?
Inherence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEER). Broken into parts: in · HEER · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say inherence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈhɪrəns/ and the British form is /ɪnˈhɪərəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.