How to pronounce infarct
Say it like in-FARKT. Infarct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FARKT).
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- in
- FARKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infarct pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FARKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of infarct
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-FAHKT.
What does infarct mean?
- An area of dead tissue caused by a loss of blood supply; a localized necrosis.
Where does infarct come from?
Borrowed from Latin īnfarctus, tu-stem derivation of īnfarciō.
Words that rhyme with infarct
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of infarct.
Questions about saying infarct
How do you pronounce infarct?
Say in-FARKT. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfɑrkt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɑːkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infarct?
Infarct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FARKT). Broken into parts: in · FARKT.
Is infarct pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈfɑːkt/ (in-FAHKT).