How to pronounce infarction
Say it like in-FARK-shun. Infarction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FARK).
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- in
- FARK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infarction 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.
- FARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infarction
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-FAHK-shun.
What does infarction mean?
- The process which causes an infarct.
- An infarct (an area of ischemic necrosis).
Where does infarction come from?
Borrowed from Latin infarctiō, equivalent to infarct + -ion.
Questions about saying infarction
How do you pronounce infarction?
Say in-FARK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfɑrkʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɑːkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infarction?
Infarction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FARK). Broken into parts: in · FARK · shun.
Is infarction 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 /ɪnˈfɑːkʃən/ (in-FAHK-shun).