How to pronounce inspect
Say it like in-SPEKT. Inspect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEKT).
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- in
- SPEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inspect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of inspect
American and British speakers say inspect in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈspɛkt/ in the US and /ɪnˈspɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SPEKT.
What does inspect mean?
- look over carefully“Please inspect your father's will carefully”
- come to see in an official or professional capacity“The governor visited the prison”“The grant administrator visited the laboratory”
- examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification“audit accounts and tax returns”
Where does inspect come from?
From Latin inspectum, past participle of inspicere (“to look into”), from in (“in”) + specere (“to look at”), equivalent to in- + -spect.
Words that rhyme with inspect
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inspect.
Questions about saying inspect
How do you pronounce inspect?
Say in-SPEKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈspɛkt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈspɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inspect?
Inspect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEKT). Broken into parts: in · SPEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say inspect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈspɛkt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈspɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.