How to pronounce infliction
Say it like in-FLIK-shun. Infliction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIK).
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- in
- FLIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infliction 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infliction
American and British speakers say infliction in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈflɪkʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈflɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FLIK-shun.
What does infliction mean?
- The act of inflicting or something inflicted; an imposition.
Where does infliction come from?
From Latin īnflīctiōnem (“imposition”), 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 infliction
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Questions about saying infliction
How do you pronounce infliction?
Say in-FLIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈflɪkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈflɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infliction?
Infliction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIK). Broken into parts: in · FLIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say infliction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈflɪkʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈflɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.