How to pronounce infix
Say it like in-FIKS. Infix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIKS).
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- in
- FIKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infix 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.
- FIKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of infix
American and British speakers say infix in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈfɪks/ in the US and /ɪnˈfɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FIKS.
What does infix mean?
- To instill.
- To insert a morpheme inside an existing word.
- An affix inserted inside a root, such as -ma- in English edumacation.
- A prefix that is not at the beginning of a word, such as the con- of reconcile, or a suffix that is not at the end of a word, such as the -al of nationality.
- A prefix that always occurs in the position immediately before the verb root, and which may in turn be preceded by other prefixes.
Where does infix come from?
Back-formation from Middle English infixed (“stuck in”), from Latin infixus, past participle of infigō (“to fasten in”).
Words that rhyme with infix
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of infix.
Questions about saying infix
How do you pronounce infix?
Say in-FIKS. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfɪks/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infix?
Infix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIKS). Broken into parts: in · FIKS.
Do Americans and Brits say infix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈfɪks/ and the British form is /ɪnˈfɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.