How to pronounce infirmities
Say it like in-FUR-mih-teez. Infirmities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- in
- FUR
- mih
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infirmities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of infirmities
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-FUR-mih-teez.
What does infirmities mean?
- plural of infirmity How to pronounce infirmity
Questions about saying infirmities
How do you pronounce infirmities?
Say in-FUR-mih-teez. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfɝmɪtiz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɜːmɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infirmities?
Infirmities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: in · FUR · mih · teez.
Is infirmities 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 /ɪnˈfɜːmɪtiz/ (in-FUR-mih-teez).