How to pronounce infecting
Say it like in-FEK-ting. Infecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- in
- FEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infecting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of infecting
American and British speakers say infecting in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈfɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈfɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FEK-ting.
What does infecting mean?
- present participle and gerund of infect How to pronounce infect
Words that rhyme with infecting
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Questions about saying infecting
How do you pronounce infecting?
Say in-FEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infecting?
Infecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: in · FEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say infecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈfɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈfɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.