How to pronounce inimical
Say it like in-IM-ih-kul. Inimical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IM).
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- in
- IM
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inimical 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.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inimical
American and British speakers say inimical in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈnɪmɪkəl/ in the US and /ˌɪˈnɪmɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-IM-ih-kul.
What does inimical mean?
- Harmful in effect.
- Unfriendly, hostile.“Her inimical attitude precludes romance.”
Where does inimical come from?
From Late Latin inimīcālis (“hostile”), from inimīcus (“enemy”) (from in- (“not”) + amīcus (“friend”)) + -ālis.
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Questions about saying inimical
How do you pronounce inimical?
Say in-IM-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɪmɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɪmɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inimical?
Inimical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IM). Broken into parts: in · IM · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say inimical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈnɪmɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈnɪmɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.