How to pronounce inoptimal
Say it like ih-NAHP-tih-mul. Inoptimal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAHP).
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- ih
- NAHP
- tih
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inoptimal 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.
- NAHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inoptimal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-NOP-tih-mul.
What does inoptimal mean?
- Synonym of nonoptimal.
Where does inoptimal come from?
From in- + optimal.
Questions about saying inoptimal
How do you pronounce inoptimal?
Say ih-NAHP-tih-mul. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnɑptɪməl/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɒptɪməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inoptimal?
Inoptimal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAHP). Broken into parts: ih · NAHP · tih · mul.
Is inoptimal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪˈnɒptɪməl/ (ih-NOP-tih-mul).