How to pronounce infiltrate
Say it like IN-fil-trayt. Infiltrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- fil
- trayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infiltrate 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.
- filKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- traytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of infiltrate
American and British speakers say infiltrate in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnfɪlˌtreɪt/ in the US and /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-fil-trayt.
What does infiltrate mean?
- To surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access to.“The spy infiltrated the high-tech company and stole many secrets.”
- To cause to penetrate in this way.“The agency infiltrated several spies into the company.”
- To pass through something by filtration.
- Any undesirable substance or group of cells that has made its way into part of the body.
Where does infiltrate come from?
From Middle English infiltrate (adjective), from Medieval Latin infiltrātus, from infiltrō.
Questions about saying infiltrate
How do you pronounce infiltrate?
Say IN-fil-trayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnfɪlˌtreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infiltrate?
Infiltrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · fil · trayt.
Do Americans and Brits say infiltrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnfɪlˌtreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.