How to Pronounce Inured

To pronounce "inured", say IN-ur-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈnjʊɹd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɪˈnjʊɹd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “inured

"inured" has 3 syllables: in-ur-ed. It rhymes with assured and procured, if that helps it stick.

What does inured mean?

verb

  1. To cause someone to become accustomed to something (usually) unpleasant.
  2. To take effect, to be operative.

    Jim buys a beach house that includes the right to travel across the neighbor's property to get to the water. That right of way is said, cryptically, "to inure to the benefit of Jim".

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inured"?

"Inured" has 3 syllables: in · ur · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "inured"?

The IPA transcription of "inured" is /ɪˈnjʊɹd/.

What does "inured" mean?

Inured: To cause someone to become accustomed to something (usually) unpleasant.

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