How to pronounce inflicted
Say it like in-FLIK-tid. Inflicted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIK).
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- in
- FLIK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflicted 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.
- FLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inflicted
American and British speakers say inflicted in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FLIK-tid.
What does inflicted mean?
- simple past and past participle of inflict How to pronounce inflict
Words that rhyme with inflicted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inflicted.
Questions about saying inflicted
How do you pronounce inflicted?
Say in-FLIK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflicted?
Inflicted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIK). Broken into parts: in · FLIK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say inflicted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.