How to pronounce infections
Say it like in-FEK-shunz. Infections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- in
- FEK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infections 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infections
American and British speakers say infections in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈfɛkʃənz/ in the US and /ɪnˈfɛkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FEK-shunz.
What does infections mean?
- plural of infection How to pronounce infection
Words that rhyme with infections
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of infections.
Questions about saying infections
How do you pronounce infections?
Say in-FEK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfɛkʃənz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɛkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infections?
Infections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: in · FEK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say infections the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈfɛkʃənz/ and the British form is /ɪnˈfɛkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.