How to Pronounce "inaugural"
word
ˌɪˈnɔɡɝəɫ/, /ˌɪˈnɔɡjɝəɫ
in-AW-gyer-uhl
ɪnˈɔːɡjʊɹəl
in-AW-gyuh-ruhl
Definition
Related to the first in a series of events, or the official beginning of something, such as an 'inaugural speech' or 'inaugural event.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈnɔɡɝəɫ/, /ˌɪˈnɔɡjɝəɫ
British English
ɪnˈɔːɡjʊɹəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-AW-gyer-uhl
UK
in-AW-gyuh-ruhl
Listen in Context
The president gave his inaugural speech today.
This is the inaugural concert of the new music hall.
They attended the inaugural event last week.
I'm excited to see the museum's inaugural exhibition; it's getting great reviews.