How do you pronounce "ineptly"?

In American English: /ˌɪˈnɛptli/ (i-NEHPTL-ee). In British English: /ɪnˈɛptli/ (in-EHPTL-ee). In Canadian English: /ˌɪˈnɛptli/ (i-NEHPTL-ee). In Australian English: /ɪnˈɛptli/ (in-EHPTL-ee).

Is "ineptly" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪˈnɛptli/ (i-NEHPTL-ee), while in British English it's /ɪnˈɛptli/ (in-EHPTL-ee).

How to Pronounce "ineptly"

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ineptly

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/ˌɪˈnɛptli/

i-NEHPTL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ɪin·nɛptlept·ily

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