How to pronounce inimic
Say it like ih-NIM-ik. Inimic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIM).
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- ih
- NIM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inimic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inimic
American and British speakers say inimic in essentially the same way: /ɪˈnɪmɪk/ in the US and /ɪˈnɪmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NIM-ik.
What does inimic mean?
- Inimical.
Where does inimic come from?
From Latin inimīcus. Doublet of enemy.
Words that rhyme with inimic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inimic.
Questions about saying inimic
How do you pronounce inimic?
Say ih-NIM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnɪmɪk/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɪmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inimic?
Inimic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIM). Broken into parts: ih · NIM · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say inimic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈnɪmɪk/ and the British form is /ɪˈnɪmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.