How to pronounce inkjet
Say it like INGK-jet. Inkjet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (INGK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce inkjet. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- INGK
- jet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inkjet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of inkjet
American and British speakers say inkjet in essentially the same way: /ˈɪŋkˌdʒɛt/ in the US and /ˈɪŋkˌdʒɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: INGK-jet.
What does inkjet mean?
- A device, particularly one used in the printing of documents, which propels tiny droplets of ink to the paper.
- An inkjet printer.“Inkjets aren't as expensive as they used to be.”
Where does inkjet come from?
From ink + jet.
Questions about saying inkjet
How do you pronounce inkjet?
Say INGK-jet. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪŋkˌdʒɛt/. In British English it is /ˈɪŋkˌdʒɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inkjet?
Inkjet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (INGK). Broken into parts: INGK · jet.
Do Americans and Brits say inkjet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪŋkˌdʒɛt/ and the British form is /ˈɪŋkˌdʒɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.