How to Pronounce "inertia"
word
ˌɪˈnɝʃə
in-UR-shuh
ɪnˈɜːʃɐ
in-UR-shuh
Definition
Inertia is the tendency of an object to stay still or keep moving in the same way unless something else makes it change. It can also describe a lack of motivation to change or act.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈnɝʃə
British English
ɪnˈɜːʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-UR-shuh
UK
in-UR-shuh
Listen in Context
Because of inertia, the ball kept rolling until it hit the wall.
She fought against her own inertia to finish her homework.
Inertia kept the old system in place for many years.
I wanted to start exercising, but inertia got the best of me this weekend.