How to pronounce inviolate
Say it like in-VY-uh-lit. Inviolate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- in
- VY
- uh
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inviolate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- litKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inviolate
American and British speakers say inviolate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈvaɪəlɪt/ in the US and /ɪnˈvaɪələt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VY-uh-lut.
What does inviolate mean?
- Not violated; free from violation or hurt of any kind; secure against violation or impairment.
- Incorruptible.
Where does inviolate come from?
From Middle English inviolat, inviolate, from Latin inviolātus.
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Words that rhyme with inviolate
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Questions about saying inviolate
How do you pronounce inviolate?
Say in-VY-uh-lit. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvaɪəlɪt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvaɪələt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inviolate?
Inviolate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: in · VY · uh · lit.
Do Americans and Brits say inviolate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈvaɪəlɪt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvaɪələt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.