How to pronounce inroads
Say it like IN-rohdz. Inroads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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US American/ˈɪnˌroʊdz/IN-rohdz
UK British/ˈɪnrəʊdz/IN-rohdz
- IN
- rohdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inroads 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.
- rohdzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of inroads
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: IN-rohdz.
What does inroads mean?
noun
- plural of inroad How to pronounce inroad
Questions about saying inroads
How do you pronounce inroads?
Say IN-rohdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌroʊdz/. In British English it is /ˈɪnrəʊdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inroads?
Inroads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · rohdz.
Is inroads 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 /ˈɪnrəʊdz/ (IN-rohdz).