How to pronounce inform
Say it like in-FORM. Inform has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORM).
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- in
- FORM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FORMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of inform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-FAWM.
What does inform mean?
- impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to“I informed him of his rights”
- give character or essence to“The principles that inform modern teaching”
- act as an informer“She had informed on her own parents for years”
Where does inform come from?
From Middle English informen, enformen, borrowed from Old French enformer, informer (“to train, instruct, inform”), from Latin īnfōrmō (“to shape, form, train, instruct, educate”), from in- (“into”) + fōrma (“form, shape”), equivalent to in- + form.
Words that rhyme with inform
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inform.
Questions about saying inform
How do you pronounce inform?
Say in-FORM. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfɔrm/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inform?
Inform has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORM). Broken into parts: in · FORM.
Is inform 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 /ɪnˈfɔːm/ (in-FAWM).