How to pronounce inhumane
Say it like in-hyoo-MAYN. Inhumane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAYN).
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- in
- hyoo
- MAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhumane 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.
- hyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of inhumane
American and British speakers say inhumane in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnhjuˈmeɪn/ in the US and /ˌɪnhjuːˈmeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-hyoo-MAYN.
What does inhumane mean?
- Alternative form of inhuman: lacking pity or compassion for misery and suffering; cruel, unkind.
Where does inhumane come from?
Originally a variant spelling and pronunciation of inhuman, ultimately from Latin inhūmānus; it appears to have died out 17c.
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Questions about saying inhumane
How do you pronounce inhumane?
Say in-hyoo-MAYN. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnhjuˈmeɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɪnhjuːˈmeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhumane?
Inhumane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAYN). Broken into parts: in · hyoo · MAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say inhumane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnhjuˈmeɪn/ and the British form is /ˌɪnhjuːˈmeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.