How to pronounce infotainment
Say it like in-foh-TAYN-munt. Infotainment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYN).
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- in
- foh
- TAYN
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infotainment 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.
- fohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infotainment
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-foh-TAYN-munt.
What does infotainment mean?
- A form of programming (cinematic, television, live action, etc.) that provides both information and entertainment, consisting of mostly celebrity news and human drama.
- Information and/or entertainment facilities.
Where does infotainment come from?
Blend of information + entertainment.
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Words that rhyme with infotainment
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Questions about saying infotainment
How do you pronounce infotainment?
Say in-foh-TAYN-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnfoʊˈteɪnmənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪnfəʊˈteɪnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infotainment?
Infotainment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYN). Broken into parts: in · foh · TAYN · munt.
Is infotainment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɪnfəʊˈteɪnmənt/ (in-foh-TAYN-munt).