How to Pronounce Inanimate

To pronounce "inanimate", say IN-an-im-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈænɪmət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɪnˈænɪmət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inanimate”

"inanimate" has 5 syllables: in-an-im-at-e. It rhymes with animate, if that helps it stick.

What does inanimate mean?

noun

Something that is not alive.

verb

To animate.

adjective

Lacking the quality or ability of motion; as an inanimate object.
Not being, and never having been alive, especially not like humans and animals.

Synonyms

insensate insentient lifeless non-animate immobile motionless

Antonyms

animate

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Words that rhyme with inanimate

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animate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inanimate"?▾

"Inanimate" has 5 syllables: in · an · im · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "inanimate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inanimate" is /ɪnˈænɪmət/.

What does "inanimate" mean?▾

Inanimate: Something that is not alive.

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