How to pronounce inherently
Say it like in-HEER-unt-lee. Inherently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEER).
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- in
- HEER
- unt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inherently 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inherently
American and British speakers say inherently in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈhɪrəntli/ in the US and /ɪnˈhɪərəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-HEER-unt-lee.
Other ways to say inherently
Inherently also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- in-HER-unt-lee /ɪnˈhɛrəntli/
What does inherently mean?
- in an inherent manner“the subject matter is sexual activity of any overt kind, which is depicted as inherently desirable and exciting”
Where does inherently come from?
From inherent + -ly.
Words that rhyme with inherently
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inherently.
Questions about saying inherently
How do you pronounce inherently?
Say in-HEER-unt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈhɪrəntli/. In British English it is /ɪnˈhɪərəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inherently?
Inherently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEER). Broken into parts: in · HEER · unt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say inherently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈhɪrəntli/ and the British form is /ɪnˈhɪərəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.