How to pronounce inroad
Say it like IN-rohd. Inroad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- rohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inroad 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.
- rohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of inroad
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: IN-rohd.
What does inroad mean?
- An advance into enemy territory, an attempted invasion; an encroachment, an incursion.
- Often followed by in, into, or on: initial progress made toward accomplishing a goal or solving a problem.“Three weeks into it, I am finally beginning to make inroads on this project.”
Where does inroad come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
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Questions about saying inroad
How do you pronounce inroad?
Say IN-rohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌroʊd/. In British English it is /ˈɪnrəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inroad?
Inroad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · rohd.
Is inroad pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɪnrəʊd/ (IN-rohd).