How to pronounce inflammation
Say it like in-fluh-MAY-shun. Inflammation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- in
- fluh
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflammation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inflammation
American and British speakers say inflammation in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-fluh-MAY-shun.
What does inflammation mean?
- a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
- the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up“his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled”“he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation”
- arousal to violent emotion
Where does inflammation come from?
From Middle French inflammation, from Latin īnflammātiō, equivalent to inflame + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with inflammation
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Questions about saying inflammation
How do you pronounce inflammation?
Say in-fluh-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflammation?
Inflammation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: in · fluh · MAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say inflammation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.