How to pronounce inflect
Say it like in-FLEKT. Inflect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEKT).
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- in
- FLEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflect 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.
- FLEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of inflect
American and British speakers say inflect in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈflɛkt/ in the US and /ɪnˈflɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FLEKT.
What does inflect mean?
- To cause to curve inwards.
- To change the tone or pitch of the voice when speaking or singing.“The actress has a great skill of being able to inflect her voice to any situation.”
- To vary the form of a word to express tense, gender, number, mood, etc.
Where does inflect come from?
From Latin īnflectō, from in- (“in”) + flectō (“to bend”).
Words that rhyme with inflect
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Questions about saying inflect
How do you pronounce inflect?
Say in-FLEKT. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈflɛkt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈflɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflect?
Inflect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEKT). Broken into parts: in · FLEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say inflect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈflɛkt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈflɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.