To pronounce "inimical", say IN-im-ic-al — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/
IPA
"inimical" has 4 syllables: in-im-ic-al.
adjective
"Inimical" has 4 syllables: in · im · ic · al.
The IPA transcription of "inimical" is /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/.
Inimical: Harmful in effect.
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