To pronounce "inane", say IN-an-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈneɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
inane
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/ɪˈneɪn/
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"inane" has 3 syllables: in-an-e. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
“This supremely gifted kid told me that in the early elementary grades, the songs sung in music class were so inane that he wanted to skip grades already! Eventually he did, so better late than never.”
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"Inane" has 3 syllables: in · an · e.
The IPA transcription of "inane" is /ɪˈneɪn/.
Inane: That which is void or empty.
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