Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

inuk

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.51 in modern English

Syllables
inuk
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A member of one of the several indigenous peoples from the Arctic who descended from the Thule.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Inuktitut ᐃᓄᒃ (inok, “person”).

Inflected Forms

Inuks (plural) Inuit (plural) Inuq (alternative)

Derived Forms

Inuktitut

Frequently Paired Words

inukshuk

Questions

What does inuk mean?
A member of one of the several indigenous peoples from the Arctic who descended from the Thule.
Where does inuk come from?
Borrowed from Inuktitut ᐃᓄᒃ (inok, “person”).

How to pronounce inuk

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “inuk”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “inuk” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.