How to pronounce inspections
Say it like in-SPEK-shunz. Inspections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- in
- SPEK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inspections 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inspections
American and British speakers say inspections in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈspɛkʃənz/ in the US and /ɪnˈspɛkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SPEK-shunz.
What does inspections mean?
- plural of inspection How to pronounce inspection
Words that rhyme with inspections
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inspections.
Questions about saying inspections
How do you pronounce inspections?
Say in-SPEK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈspɛkʃənz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈspɛkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inspections?
Inspections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: in · SPEK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say inspections the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈspɛkʃənz/ and the British form is /ɪnˈspɛkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.