How to pronounce infield
Say it like IN-feeld. Infield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- feeld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infield 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.
- feeldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of infield
American and British speakers say infield in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌfild/ in the US and /ˈɪnˌfiːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-feeld.
What does infield mean?
- The area inside a racetrack or running track.
- A constrained scope or area.“Let’s keep this problem in the infield.”
- An area to cultivate: a field
- To enclose (a piece of land); make a field of.
- Toward or into the infield.
Where does infield come from?
From in- + field.
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Questions about saying infield
How do you pronounce infield?
Say IN-feeld. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌfild/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infield?
Infield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · feeld.
Do Americans and Brits say infield the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌfild/ and the British form is /ˈɪnˌfiːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.