How to pronounce infection
Say it like in-FEK-shun. Infection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- in
- FEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infection 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infection
American and British speakers say infection in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈfɛkʃən/ in the US and /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FEK-shun.
What does infection mean?
- the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
- (phonetics) the alteration of a speech sound under the influence of a neighboring sound
- (medicine) the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms and their multiplication which can lead to tissue damage and disease
Where does infection come from?
From Old French infection, from Late Latin īnfectiō.
Words that rhyme with infection
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of infection.
Questions about saying infection
How do you pronounce infection?
Say in-FEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infection?
Infection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: in · FEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say infection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈfɛkʃən/ and the British form is /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.