How to pronounce inflected
Say it like in-FLEK-tud. Inflected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK).
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- in
- FLEK
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflected 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.
- FLEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inflected
American and British speakers say inflected in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈflɛktəd/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈflɛktəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FLEK-tud.
What does inflected mean?
- Deviating from a straight line.
- Changed in form to reflect function (referring to a word).
- Having inflected word forms; fusional.
- simple past and past participle of inflect How to pronounce inflect
Words that rhyme with inflected
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inflected.
Questions about saying inflected
How do you pronounce inflected?
Say in-FLEK-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈflɛktəd/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈflɛktəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflected?
Inflected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK). Broken into parts: in · FLEK · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say inflected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈflɛktəd/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈflɛktəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.