How to pronounce infighting
Say it like IN-fy-ting. Infighting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- fy
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infighting 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of infighting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IN-fy-ting.
What does infighting mean?
- Fighting or quarreling among the members of a single group or side.
- Fighting with one's opponent closer than arm's length.
- present participle and gerund of infight
Where does infighting come from?
From in- + fighting. Compare Middle English infighten (“to attack”), Old English infiht (“infighting”).
Questions about saying infighting
How do you pronounce infighting?
Say IN-fy-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌfaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌfaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infighting?
Infighting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · fy · ting.
Is infighting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɪnˌfaɪtɪŋ/ (IN-fy-ting).