How to pronounce inflections
Say it like in-FLEK-shunz. Inflections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK).
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- in
- FLEK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflections 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inflections
American and British speakers say inflections in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈflɛkʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈflɛkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FLEK-shunz.
What does inflections mean?
- plural of inflection How to pronounce inflection
Words that rhyme with inflections
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inflections.
Questions about saying inflections
How do you pronounce inflections?
Say in-FLEK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈflɛkʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈflɛkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflections?
Inflections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK). Broken into parts: in · FLEK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say inflections the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈflɛkʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈflɛkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.