How to pronounce influences
Say it like IN-floo-un-siz. Influences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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US American/ˈɪnˌfluənsɪz/IN-floo-un-siz
UK British/ˈɪnflʊənsɪz/IN-floorn-siz
- IN
- floo
- un
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Influences 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.
- flooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of influences
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: IN-floorn-siz.
What does influences mean?
noun
- plural of influence How to pronounce influence
- third-person singular simple present indicative of influence How to pronounce influence
Questions about saying influences
How do you pronounce influences?
Say IN-floo-un-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌfluənsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɪnflʊənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in influences?
Influences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · floo · un · siz.
Is influences pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈɪnflʊənsɪz/ (IN-floorn-siz).