How To Pronounce Inequality
inequality
How To Say Inequality Phonetically
Say the part in capitals loudest. This plain spelling is a guide; the IPA above is exact.
In British English, inequality is pronounced /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌɪ̃n.ɪˈkʷw̥ɒl.ə.ti]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑː.lə.t̬i/.
Inequality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Inequality has five syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the third syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is ooOoo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Inequality
Transcription Tips For Inequality
- Rule 26
The Letters qu
The letters qu are usually pronounced /kw/.
queen /kwiːn/quick /kwɪk/question /ˈkwes.tʃən/
Here. Inequality /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti/
- Rule 29
The Letter y
The letter y before a vowel is usually a consonant, /j/. After a consonant it is usually a vowel.
yes /jes/yam /jæm/city /ˈsɪt.i/
Here. Inequality /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti/
- Rule 3
Mark The Stressed Syllable
When a word has more than one syllable, the primary stress marker must be placed before the stressed syllable. It is wrong to write /lɔː.jə/ without the stress marker.
lawyer /ˈlɔː.jə/
Here. Inequality /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti/
- Rule 7
Stress Mark Replaces The Dot
Do not place a syllable boundary marker where the stress marker appears. /ðeɪ.ə.naʊ.ˈhɪə/ is not acceptable.
They are now here /ðeɪ.ə.naʊˈhɪə/
Here. Inequality /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti/
Questions About Inequality
How do you say inequality phonetically?
Inequality sounds like in-i-KWOL-uh-tee in British English and in-i-KWAH-luh-tee in American English. The part in capitals is stressed.
How do you pronounce inequality in British English?
In British English, inequality is pronounced /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌɪ̃n.ɪˈkʷw̥ɒl.ə.ti].
How do you pronounce inequality in American English?
In American English, inequality is pronounced /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑː.lə.t̬i/.
How many syllables are in inequality?
Inequality has five syllables, /ɪn/ + /ɪ/ + /kwɒl/ + /ə/ + /ti/.
Where is the stress in inequality?
The main stress is on the third syllable, /kwɒl/.
Do British and American English pronounce inequality the same way?
No. British English has /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti/ and American English has /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑː.lə.t̬i/.
Syllables And Tree Diagram Of Inequality
Inequality has five syllables. See how inequality divides into syllables, its syllable structure and its tree diagram in the Adroit Phonology App.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern ooOoo
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