How to pronounce inmate
Say it like IN-mayt. Inmate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inmate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- maytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of inmate
American and British speakers say inmate in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/ in the US and /ˈɪnmeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-mayt.
What does inmate mean?
- one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
- a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated
- a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
Where does inmate come from?
From inn + -mate, or from in- + -mate.
Questions about saying inmate
How do you pronounce inmate?
Say IN-mayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɪnmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inmate?
Inmate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · mayt.
Do Americans and Brits say inmate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɪnmeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.