How to pronounce infidel
Say it like IN-fih-del. Infidel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- fih
- del
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infidel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- delGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of infidel
American and British speakers say infidel in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnfɪˌdɛl/ in the US and /ˈɪnfɪˌdɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-fih-del.
What does infidel mean?
- a person who does not acknowledge your god
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Questions about saying infidel
How do you pronounce infidel?
Say IN-fih-del. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnfɪˌdɛl/. In British English it is /ˈɪnfɪˌdɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infidel?
Infidel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · fih · del.
Do Americans and Brits say infidel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnfɪˌdɛl/ and the British form is /ˈɪnfɪˌdɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.