How to pronounce inspectrix
Say it like in-SPEK-triks. Inspectrix has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- in
- SPEK
- triks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inspectrix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- triksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inspectrix
American and British speakers say inspectrix in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈspɛktrɪks/ in the US and /ɪnˈspɛktrɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SPEK-triks.
What does inspectrix mean?
- Female equivalent of inspector. How to pronounce inspector
Where does inspectrix come from?
Learned borrowing from Late Latin īnspectrīx.
Questions about saying inspectrix
How do you pronounce inspectrix?
Say in-SPEK-triks. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈspɛktrɪks/. In British English it is /ɪnˈspɛktrɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inspectrix?
Inspectrix has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: in · SPEK · triks.
Do Americans and Brits say inspectrix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈspɛktrɪks/ and the British form is /ɪnˈspɛktrɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.