inept
How many syllables in inept?
There are 2 syllables in the word inept.How to pronounce inept:
Synonyms for inept:
awkward
bumbling
bungling
cack-handed
clumsy
cowboy
gauche
inapt
incapable
incompetent
ineffective
inefficient
ineligible
inexperienced
inexpert
maladroit
unable
unfit
unfitted
unhandy
unprepared
unqualified
unskilful
unskilled
unworkmanlike
Antonyms for inept:
adroit
agile
artistic
attractive
beautiful
careful
controlled
deft
delicate
dexterous
dextrous
easy
effortless
elegant
featly
fine
flowing
fluent
fluid
graceful
gracile
gracious
light
light-foot
light-footed
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Syllable Fun Fact
Flapping, a feature of American English, affects the pronunciation of 't' and 'd' between vowels, influencing syllable clarity and perception.
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