How to pronounce inflaming
Say it like in-FLAY-ming. Inflaming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY).
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- in
- FLAY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflaming 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.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inflaming
American and British speakers say inflaming in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈfleɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪnˈfleɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FLAY-ming.
What does inflaming mean?
- present participle and gerund of inflame How to pronounce inflame
- Tending to arouse strong emotions; tending to inflame.
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Words that rhyme with inflaming
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Questions about saying inflaming
How do you pronounce inflaming?
Say in-FLAY-ming. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfleɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfleɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflaming?
Inflaming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY). Broken into parts: in · FLAY · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say inflaming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈfleɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪnˈfleɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.