How to pronounce innately
Say it like in-AYT-lee. Innately has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AYT).
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- in
- AYT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Innately pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of innately
American and British speakers say innately in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈneɪtli/ in the US and /ˌɪˈneɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-AYT-lee.
What does innately mean?
- In an innate manner, referring to a property that is possessed merely by its nature.“Fish innately know how to swim, they don't go to school to learn it.”
Where does innately come from?
From innate + -ly.
Words that rhyme with innately
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Questions about saying innately
How do you pronounce innately?
Say in-AYT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈneɪtli/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈneɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in innately?
Innately has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AYT). Broken into parts: in · AYT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say innately the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈneɪtli/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈneɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.