How to pronounce inshore
Say it like IN-shor. Inshore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- shor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inshore 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.
- shorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of inshore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-shaw.
What does inshore mean?
- Close to (especially in sight of) a shore.
- Of a wind, blowing from the sea to the land.
- Near the shore.
- Towards the shore.
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Questions about saying inshore
How do you pronounce inshore?
Say IN-shor. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌʃɔr/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌʃɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inshore?
Inshore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · shor.
Is inshore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɪnˌʃɔː/ (IN-shaw).