How to pronounce inflames
Say it like in-FLAYMZ. Inflames has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAYMZ).
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- in
- FLAYMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflames 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.
- FLAYMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of inflames
American and British speakers say inflames in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈfleɪmz/ in the US and /ɪnˈfleɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FLAYMZ.
What does inflames mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of inflame How to pronounce inflame
Questions about saying inflames
How do you pronounce inflames?
Say in-FLAYMZ. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfleɪmz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfleɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflames?
Inflames has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAYMZ). Broken into parts: in · FLAYMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say inflames the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈfleɪmz/ and the British form is /ɪnˈfleɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.