How to Pronounce Input

To pronounce "input", say INP-ut — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪnpʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɪnpʊt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “input”

"input" has 2 syllables: inp-ut. It rhymes with put and foot, if that helps it stick.

What does input mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of putting in; infusion.
  2. That which is put in, as in an amount.

verb

  1. To put in; put on.
  2. To enter data.

    “The user inputs his date of birth and the computer displays his age.”

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Words that rhyme with input

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

putfootoutputpussyfootsootcaputthroughputafootunderfootbigfootgoosefootforefoot

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "input"?▾

"Input" has 2 syllables: inp · ut.

What is the IPA transcription of "input"?▾

The IPA transcription of "input" is /ˈɪnpʊt/.

What does "input" mean?▾

Input: The act or process of putting in; infusion.

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