How to pronounce infomercial
Say it like IN-fuh-mur-shul. Infomercial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- fuh
- mur
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infomercial 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- murGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infomercial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-fuh-mur-shul.
What does infomercial mean?
- A program-length television commercial, typically between thirty minutes and one hour long, that advertises a product or service by presenting supposedly impartial information about it.
Where does infomercial come from?
Blend of information + commercial.
Questions about saying infomercial
How do you pronounce infomercial?
Say IN-fuh-mur-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnfəˌmɝʃəl/. In British English it is /ˈɪnfəˌmɜːʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infomercial?
Infomercial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · fuh · mur · shul.
Is infomercial 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 /ˈɪnfəˌmɜːʃəl/ (IN-fuh-mur-shul).