How to pronounce infohazard
Say it like IN-foh-haz-erd. Infohazard has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- foh
- haz
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infohazard 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.
- fohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- hazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of infohazard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: IN-foh-haz-ud.
What does infohazard mean?
- A piece of information which is directly harmful to one who knows it.
- An information hazard; a piece of information which can be used to cause harm by one who knows it.
Where does infohazard come from?
Blend of information + hazard or info + hazard.
Questions about saying infohazard
How do you pronounce infohazard?
Say IN-foh-haz-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnfoʊˌhæzɚd/. In British English it is /ˈɪnfəʊˌhæzəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infohazard?
Infohazard has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · foh · haz · erd.
Is infohazard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɪnfəʊˌhæzəd/ (IN-foh-haz-ud).