How to pronounce innumerate
Say it like ih-NYOO-muh-rut. Innumerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO).
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- ih
- NYOO
- muh
- rut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Innumerate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of innumerate
American and British speakers say innumerate in essentially the same way: /ɪˈnjumərət/ in the US and /ɪˈnjuːmərət/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NYOO-muh-rut.
What does innumerate mean?
- Lacking numeracy.
- One who lacks numeracy skills.
Where does innumerate come from?
From in- + numerate.
Questions about saying innumerate
How do you pronounce innumerate?
Say ih-NYOO-muh-rut. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnjumərət/. In British English it is /ɪˈnjuːmərət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in innumerate?
Innumerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO). Broken into parts: ih · NYOO · muh · rut.
Do Americans and Brits say innumerate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈnjumərət/ and the British form is /ɪˈnjuːmərət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.