How to pronounce infirmity
Say it like in-FUR-muh-tee. Infirmity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- in
- FUR
- muh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infirmity 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of infirmity
- 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-tee.
What does infirmity mean?
- Feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age.“physical infirmity”
- A moral weakness or defect.
Where does infirmity come from?
From infirm + -ity.
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Questions about saying infirmity
How do you pronounce infirmity?
Say in-FUR-muh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfɝməti/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɜːmɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infirmity?
Infirmity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: in · FUR · muh · tee.
Is infirmity 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 /ɪnˈfɜːmɪti/ (in-FUR-mih-tee).