How to pronounce ifrit
Say it like ih-FREET. Ifrit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FREET).
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- ih
- FREET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ifrit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FREETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ifrit
American and British speakers say ifrit in essentially the same way: /ɪˈfrit/ in the US and /ɪˈfriːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-FREET.
What does ifrit mean?
- A kind of djinn mentioned in the Qur'an.
- A demon, evil spirit, often associated with the underworld.
- A species of passerine bird endemic to New Guinea, in full the blue-capped ifrit.
Words that rhyme with ifrit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ifrit.
Questions about saying ifrit
How do you pronounce ifrit?
Say ih-FREET. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfrit/. In British English it is /ɪˈfriːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ifrit?
Ifrit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FREET). Broken into parts: ih · FREET.
Do Americans and Brits say ifrit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈfrit/ and the British form is /ɪˈfriːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.