How to pronounce iniquitous
Say it like ih-NIK-wih-tus. Iniquitous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIK).
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- ih
- NIK
- wih
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iniquitous 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.
- NIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of iniquitous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-NIK-wih-tus.
What does iniquitous mean?
- Morally objectionable; sinful, wicked.
- Grossly unfair or unjust.
Where does iniquitous come from?
From iniquity + -ous (suffix forming adjectives indicating the presence of a quality in any degree (typically an abundance)).
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Questions about saying iniquitous
How do you pronounce iniquitous?
Say ih-NIK-wih-tus. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iniquitous?
Iniquitous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIK). Broken into parts: ih · NIK · wih · tus.
Is iniquitous 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 /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/ (ih-NIK-wih-tus).