How to pronounce inimically
Say it like ih-NIM-ih-klee. Inimically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIM).
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- ih
- NIM
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inimically 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inimically
American and British speakers say inimically in essentially the same way: /ɪˈnɪmɪkli/ in the US and /ɪˈnɪmɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NIM-ih-klee.
What does inimically mean?
- In an inimical manner.
Where does inimically come from?
From inimical + -ly.
Questions about saying inimically
How do you pronounce inimically?
Say ih-NIM-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnɪmɪkli/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɪmɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inimically?
Inimically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIM). Broken into parts: ih · NIM · ih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say inimically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈnɪmɪkli/ and the British form is /ɪˈnɪmɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.