How to pronounce inflate
Say it like in-FLAYT. Inflate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAYT).
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- in
- FLAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflate 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.
- FLAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of inflate
American and British speakers say inflate in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈfleɪt/ in the US and /ɪnˈfleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FLAYT.
What does inflate mean?
- To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally“You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it.”
- To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).“The balloon will inflate if you blow into it.”
- To swell; to puff up.“to inflate somebody with pride or vanity”
Where does inflate come from?
From Latin īnflātus, perfect passive participle of īnflō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Words that rhyme with inflate
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Questions about saying inflate
How do you pronounce inflate?
Say in-FLAYT. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfleɪt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflate?
Inflate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAYT). Broken into parts: in · FLAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say inflate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈfleɪt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈfleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.