How to Pronounce Inconvenience

To pronounce "inconvenience", say INC-onv-en-ienc-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪnkənˈviːnɪəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/ɪnkənˈviːnɪəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inconvenience”

"inconvenience" has 5 syllables: inc-onv-en-ienc-e. It rhymes with convenience, if that helps it stick.

What does inconvenience mean?

noun

  1. The quality of being inconvenient.
  2. Something that is not convenient, something that bothers.

verb

  1. To bother; to discomfort

Synonyms

annoyancenuisancetroublediscommodate

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Words that rhyme with inconvenience

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convenience

Related words

incommodiousnessincommodediscommodedisobligeawkwardnesstroubletroublesomenessbother

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inconvenience"?▾

"Inconvenience" has 5 syllables: inc · onv · en · ienc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "inconvenience"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inconvenience" is /ɪnkənˈviːnɪəns/.

What does "inconvenience" mean?▾

Inconvenience: The quality of being inconvenient.

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