How to pronounce inure
Say it like ih-NYOOR. Inure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOOR).
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- ih
- NYOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inure 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.
- NYOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of inure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-NYOOR.
What does inure mean?
- To cause someone to become accustomed to something that requires prolonged or repeated tolerance of one or more unpleasantries.
- To take effect, to be operative.
Where does inure come from?
From Middle English inuren, equivalent to in- + ure (“practise, exercise”).
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Words that rhyme with inure
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Questions about saying inure
How do you pronounce inure?
Say ih-NYOOR. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnjʊr/. In British English it is /ɪˈnjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inure?
Inure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOOR). Broken into parts: ih · NYOOR.
Is inure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪˈnjʊə/ (ih-NYOOR).