How to pronounce inherited
Say it like in-HER-uh-tid. Inherited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HER).
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- in
- HER
- uh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inherited 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.
- HERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inherited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-HER-ih-tid.
What does inherited mean?
- occurring among members of a family usually by heredity“an inherited disease”“familial traits”
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Questions about saying inherited
How do you pronounce inherited?
Say in-HER-uh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈhɛrətɪd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈhɛrɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inherited?
Inherited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HER). Broken into parts: in · HER · uh · tid.
Is inherited pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪnˈhɛrɪtɪd/ (in-HER-ih-tid).