How to pronounce inspection
Say it like in-SPEK-shun. Inspection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- in
- SPEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inspection 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.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inspection
American and British speakers say inspection in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈspɛkʃən/ in the US and /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SPEK-shun.
What does inspection mean?
- a formal or official examination“the platoon stood ready for review”“we had to wait for the inspection before we could use the elevator”
Where does inspection come from?
From Middle French, from Old French inspeccion, from Latin īnspectiō (“examination, inspection”), from the verb īnspiciō (“to inspect”), from speciō (“to look at”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with inspection
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Questions about saying inspection
How do you pronounce inspection?
Say in-SPEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈspɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inspection?
Inspection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: in · SPEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say inspection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈspɛkʃən/ and the British form is /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.