How to pronounce inunction
Say it like ih-NUHNGK-shun. Inunction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHNGK).
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- ih
- NUHNGK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inunction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inunction
American and British speakers say inunction in essentially the same way: /ɪˈnʌŋkʃən/ in the US and /ɪˈnʌŋkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NUHNGK-shun.
What does inunction mean?
- The anointing or rubbing in of oil or balm.
Where does inunction come from?
From Latin inunctio, from inunctus, past participle of inungo (“anoint”), from in- + ungo (“anoint”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₃engʷ- (“anoint”).
Words that rhyme with inunction
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Questions about saying inunction
How do you pronounce inunction?
Say ih-NUHNGK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnʌŋkʃən/. In British English it is /ɪˈnʌŋkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inunction?
Inunction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHNGK). Broken into parts: ih · NUHNGK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say inunction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈnʌŋkʃən/ and the British form is /ɪˈnʌŋkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.