How to Pronounce "inoperative"
word
ˌɪˈnɑpɝətɪv
in-AH-per-uh-tiv
ɪnˈɒpəɹətˌɪv
in-OP-uh-rit-iv
Definition
Not working or not able to function; not in effect or not currently active.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈnɑpɝətɪv
British English
ɪnˈɒpəɹətˌɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-AH-per-uh-tiv
UK
in-OP-uh-rit-iv
Listen in Context
The law is now inoperative because it was replaced.
After the power outage, most of the machines were inoperative until repairs were made.
The elevator is inoperative right now.
The remote control became inoperative after it got wet.