How to Pronounce Inner-city

To pronounce "inner-city", say INN-erc-ity — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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INN-erc-ity

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💡 Tip for remembering “inner-city”

"inner-city" has 3 syllables: inn-erc-ity.

What does inner-city mean?

adjective

  1. Of, pertaining to, or situated in the central part of a city, especially an older, populous area of low-income or immigrant families.

Related words

downtownurbancentreinnerinnercityintracitycentralinside

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How many syllables are in "inner-city"?▾

"Inner-city" has 3 syllables: inn · erc · ity.

What does "inner-city" mean?▾

Inner-city: Of, pertaining to, or situated in the central part of a city, especially an older, populous area of low-income or immigrant families.

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