How to pronounce inflict
Say it like in-FLIKT. Inflict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIKT).
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- in
- FLIKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflict 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.
- FLIKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inflict
American and British speakers say inflict in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/ in the US and /ɪnˈflɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FLIKT.
What does inflict mean?
- To thrust upon; to impose.“They inflicted terrible pains on her to obtain a confession.”
Where does inflict come from?
From Latin īnflīctus, from in- + flīctus, past participle of īnflīgō (“to knock or strike against”), from in- + flīgō (“strike”) (whence in-).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with inflict
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Questions about saying inflict
How do you pronounce inflict?
Say in-FLIKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈflɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflict?
Inflict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIKT). Broken into parts: in · FLIKT.
Do Americans and Brits say inflict the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈflɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.