How to pronounce inquinate
Say it like IN-kwih-nayt. Inquinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- kwih
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inquinate 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.
- kwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of inquinate
American and British speakers say inquinate in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnkwɪneɪt/ in the US and /ˈɪnkwɪneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-kwih-nayt.
What does inquinate mean?
- To pollute or make dirty.
Where does inquinate come from?
From Latin inquināre (“polluting”).
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Questions about saying inquinate
How do you pronounce inquinate?
Say IN-kwih-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnkwɪneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɪnkwɪneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inquinate?
Inquinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · kwih · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say inquinate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnkwɪneɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɪnkwɪneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.