How to pronounce inn
Say it like IN. Inn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- IN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inn 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.
American vs British pronunciation of inn
American and British speakers say inn in essentially the same way: /ɪn/ in the US and /ɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN.
What does inn mean?
- a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
Where does inn come from?
From Middle English in, inn, from Old English inn (“a dwelling, house, chamber, lodging”); akin to Icelandic inni (“a dwelling place, home, abode”), Faroese inni (“home”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with inn
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Words that sound like inn
Questions about saying inn
How do you pronounce inn?
Say IN. The American pronunciation is /ɪn/. In British English it is /ɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inn?
Inn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: IN.
Do Americans and Brits say inn the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪn/ and the British form is /ɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as inn?
Inn sounds the same as in in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.