How to pronounce uninspired
Say it like uhn-in-SPY-erd. Uninspired has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPY).
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- uhn
- in
- SPY
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uninspired pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of uninspired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-in-SPY-ud.
What does uninspired mean?
- Lacking inspiration; dull or dry.
- simple past and past participle of uninspire
Where does uninspired come from?
From un- + inspired.
Words that rhyme with uninspired
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Questions about saying uninspired
How do you pronounce uninspired?
Say uhn-in-SPY-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪɚd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uninspired?
Uninspired has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPY). Broken into parts: uhn · in · SPY · erd.
Is uninspired 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 /ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪəd/ (uhn-in-SPY-ud).