How to Pronounce "inattentive"
word
ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv
in-uh-TEN-tiv
ɪnɐtˈɛntɪv
in-uh-TEN-tiv
Definition
Not paying enough attention to something; easily distracted or not noticing important details.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv
British English
ɪnɐtˈɛntɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-uh-TEN-tiv
UK
in-uh-TEN-tiv
Listen in Context
The teacher noticed the student was inattentive during class.
Being inattentive while driving can cause accidents.
Some children become inattentive when they are tired.
He was so inattentive to details that he missed the mistake in the report.