How to Pronounce "inept"
word
ˌɪˈnɛpt
i-NEPT
ɪnˈɛpt
i-NEPT
Definition
Not good at a particular task, lacking skill or ability; clumsy or awkward in doing something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈnɛpt
British English
ɪnˈɛpt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-NEPT
UK
i-NEPT
Listen in Context
He is inept at cooking and usually burns the food.
The team's inept strategy led to their defeat.
She felt inept during her first day at the new job.
Honestly, I'm pretty inept when it comes to fixing things around the house.