How to pronounce inured
Say it like ih-NYOORD. Inured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOORD).
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- ih
- NYOORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inured 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.
- NYOORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of inured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-NYOORD.
What does inured mean?
- Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.“By now she is inured to their inanities.”
- simple past and past participle of inure How to pronounce inure
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Words that rhyme with inured
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Questions about saying inured
How do you pronounce inured?
Say ih-NYOORD. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnjʊrd/. In British English it is /ɪˈnjʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inured?
Inured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOORD). Broken into parts: ih · NYOORD.
Is inured 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 /ɪˈnjʊəd/ (ih-NYOORD).