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