How to pronounce inflicts
Say it like in-FLIKTS. Inflicts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIKTS).
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- in
- FLIKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflicts 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.
- FLIKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inflicts
American and British speakers say inflicts in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈflɪkts/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈflɪkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FLIKTS.
What does inflicts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of inflict How to pronounce inflict
Questions about saying inflicts
How do you pronounce inflicts?
Say in-FLIKTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈflɪkts/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈflɪkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflicts?
Inflicts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIKTS). Broken into parts: in · FLIKTS.
Do Americans and Brits say inflicts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈflɪkts/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈflɪkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.