How to pronounce inutile
Say it like ih-NYOO-tyle. Inutile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO).
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- ih
- NYOO
- tyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inutile 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.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of inutile
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-NYOO-tyle.
What does inutile mean?
- useless; unprofitable.
- useless (of a person); inept.
Where does inutile come from?
From Middle French inutile, from Latin inutilis.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying inutile
How do you pronounce inutile?
Say ih-NYOO-tyle. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnjutaɪl/. In British English it is /ɪˈnjuːtaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inutile?
Inutile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO). Broken into parts: ih · NYOO · tyle.
Is inutile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪˈnjuːtaɪl/ (ih-NYOO-tyle).