How to pronounce infectible
Say it like in-FEK-tih-bul. Infectible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- in
- FEK
- tih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infectible 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.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infectible
American and British speakers say infectible in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈfɛktɪbəl/ in the US and /ɪnˈfɛktɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FEK-tih-bul.
What does infectible mean?
- Able to be infected; capable of infection.
Where does infectible come from?
From infect + -ible.
Questions about saying infectible
How do you pronounce infectible?
Say in-FEK-tih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfɛktɪbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɛktɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infectible?
Infectible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: in · FEK · tih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say infectible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈfɛktɪbəl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈfɛktɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.