How to pronounce inflame
Say it like in-FLAYM. Inflame has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAYM).
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- in
- FLAYM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflame 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.
- FLAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of inflame
American and British speakers say inflame in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈfleɪm/ in the US and /ɪnˈfleɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FLAYM.
What does inflame mean?
- To set (someone or something) on fire; to cause (someone or something) to burn, flame, or glow; to kindle.
- To cause (something) to appear bright or red, as if on fire; to brighten, to redden.
- To cause (the body or a body part) to feel abnormally or unusually hot; specifically (medicine), to cause inflammation, including abnormal heat, pain, redness, swelling, etc., in (the body or a body part).“to inflame the eyes by overwork”
Where does inflame come from?
From Middle English inflammen, enflamen, enflaumen (“to set (something) on fire; to be on fire; (figurative) to enrage (someone); to become enraged; to incite (someone) to do evil; to inspire (someone); (medicine) to cause inflammation of (
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Words that rhyme with inflame
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Questions about saying inflame
How do you pronounce inflame?
Say in-FLAYM. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfleɪm/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfleɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflame?
Inflame has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAYM). Broken into parts: in · FLAYM.
Do Americans and Brits say inflame the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈfleɪm/ and the British form is /ɪnˈfleɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.