How to pronounce infertile
Say it like in-FUR-til. Infertile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- in
- FUR
- til
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infertile 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.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of infertile
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-FUR-tyle.
What does infertile mean?
- Not fertile.“The soil was too infertile to grow crops.”
Where does infertile come from?
From Middle French infertile, from Late Latin infertilis, equivalent to in- + fertile.
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Questions about saying infertile
How do you pronounce infertile?
Say in-FUR-til. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfɝtɪl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɜːtaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infertile?
Infertile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: in · FUR · til.
Is infertile 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 /ɪnˈfɜːtaɪl/ (in-FUR-tyle).