How to pronounce infibulation
Say it like in-fih-byuu-LAY-shun. Infibulation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
- in
- fih
- byuu
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infibulation 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.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- byuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infibulation
American and British speakers say infibulation in essentially the same way: /ɪnfɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪnfɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-fih-byuu-LAY-shun.
What does infibulation mean?
- An act of fastening.
Where does infibulation come from?
From Latin infībulō (“to close with a clasp or pin”).
Words that rhyme with infibulation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of infibulation.
Questions about saying infibulation
How do you pronounce infibulation?
Say in-fih-byuu-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪnfɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnfɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infibulation?
Infibulation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: in · fih · byuu · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say infibulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnfɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪnfɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.