How to pronounce influx
Say it like IN-fluhks. Influx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- fluhks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Influx 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.
- fluhksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of influx
American and British speakers say influx in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌflʌks/ in the US and /ˈɪnˌflʌks/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-fluhks.
What does influx mean?
- the process of flowing in
Where does influx come from?
From Latin īnflūxus (“inflow; influence”), from īnfluō (“flow or run into”).
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Questions about saying influx
How do you pronounce influx?
Say IN-fluhks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌflʌks/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌflʌks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in influx?
Influx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · fluhks.
Do Americans and Brits say influx the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌflʌks/ and the British form is /ˈɪnˌflʌks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.