How to pronounce iniquity
Say it like ih-NIK-wih-tee. Iniquity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIK).
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- ih
- NIK
- wih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iniquity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of iniquity
- 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-tee.
What does iniquity mean?
- Deviation from what is right; gross injustice, sin, wickedness.
- An act of great injustice or unfairness; a sinful or wicked act; an unconscionable deed.
Where does iniquity come from?
From Middle English iniquite, jniquite (“evil, wickedness, iniquity; evil act; hostility, malevolence; hostile act; a calamity, misfortune”), from Old French iniquité (modern French iniquité (“iniquity”)), from Latin inīquitās (“iniquity; i
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Questions about saying iniquity
How do you pronounce iniquity?
Say ih-NIK-wih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iniquity?
Iniquity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIK). Broken into parts: ih · NIK · wih · tee.
Is iniquity 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 /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/ (ih-NIK-wih-tee).