How to pronounce inflow
Say it like IN-floh. Inflow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- floh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- flohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of inflow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: IN-floh.
What does inflow mean?
- The act or process of flowing in or into.
- Anything which flows in or into.“The inflow of air.”
- Influence from outside.
- To flow in.
Where does inflow come from?
From Middle English inflowen, equivalent to in- + flow.
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Questions about saying inflow
How do you pronounce inflow?
Say IN-floh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌfloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌfləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflow?
Inflow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · floh.
Is inflow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɪnˌfləʊ/ (IN-floh).