How to Pronounce Inanity

To pronounce "inanity", say IN-an-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈnænɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɪˈnænɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inanity”

"inanity" has 3 syllables: in-an-ity.

What does inanity mean?

noun

  1. The property of being inane, of lacking material of interest or satisfaction, emptiness.
  2. Something that is inane.

    “Working in any bureaucracy means being bedeviled by inanities daily.”

Related words

pointlessnesssenselessnessmindlessnessvacuityfatuityinanerynothingnessunmeaningness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inanity"?▾

"Inanity" has 3 syllables: in · an · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "inanity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inanity" is /ɪˈnænɪti/.

What does "inanity" mean?▾

Inanity: The property of being inane, of lacking material of interest or satisfaction, emptiness.

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