How to pronounce innards
Say it like IN-erdz. Innards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- erdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Innards 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.
- erdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of innards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-udz.
What does innards mean?
- plural of innard How to pronounce innard
- The internal organs of a human or animal; especially viscera, intestines.
- The inner workings of something; the insides or guts.“He took the cover off his computer and looked at the innards.”
Where does innards come from?
Alteration of inwards.
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Questions about saying innards
How do you pronounce innards?
Say IN-erdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈɪnədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in innards?
Innards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · erdz.
Is innards pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɪnədz/ (IN-udz).