To pronounce "inherent", say INH-er-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈhɛɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪnˈhɛɹənt/
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"inherent" has 3 syllables: inh-er-ent. It rhymes with aberrant and apparent, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Inherent" has 3 syllables: inh · er · ent.
The IPA transcription of "inherent" is /ɪnˈhɛɹənt/.
Inherent: Naturally as part or consequence of something.
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