How to pronounce infielder
Say it like IN-feel-der. Infielder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- feel
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infielder 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.
- feelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of infielder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-feel-duh.
What does infielder mean?
- A player who plays in the infield, which is the inner portion of the field.“The infielder run in to field the bunt.”
Where does infielder come from?
From infield + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying infielder
How do you pronounce infielder?
Say IN-feel-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌfildɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌfiːldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infielder?
Infielder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · feel · der.
Is infielder 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 /ˈɪnˌfiːldə/ (IN-feel-duh).