To pronounce "inoffensive", say IN-off-ens-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
inoffensive
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IN-off-ens-iv-e
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"inoffensive" has 5 syllables: in-off-ens-iv-e. It rhymes with apprehensive and pensive, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“an inoffensive joke”
“an inoffensive plant”
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"Inoffensive" has 5 syllables: in · off · ens · iv · e.
Inoffensive: Not offensive
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