How to pronounce infiltration
Say it like in-fil-TRAY-shun. Infiltration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAY).
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- in
- fil
- TRAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infiltration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- filKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infiltration
American and British speakers say infiltration in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnfɪlˈtreɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪnfɪlˈtreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-fil-TRAY-shun.
What does infiltration mean?
- The act or process of infiltrating, as of water into a porous substance, or of a fluid into the cells of an organ or part of the body.
- process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.
- The substance which has entered the pores or cavities of a body.
Where does infiltration come from?
From Middle English infiltracioun, from Medieval Latin infiltrātiōnem, infiltrātiō.
Words that rhyme with infiltration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of infiltration.
Questions about saying infiltration
How do you pronounce infiltration?
Say in-fil-TRAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnfɪlˈtreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnfɪlˈtreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infiltration?
Infiltration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAY). Broken into parts: in · fil · TRAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say infiltration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnfɪlˈtreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪnfɪlˈtreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.