How to pronounce infra
Say it like IN-fruh. Infra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce infra. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- IN
- fruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infra 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.
- fruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infra
American and British speakers say infra in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnfrə/ in the US and /ˈɪnfrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-fruh.
What does infra mean?
- Discussed later.
Where does infra come from?
Borrowed from Latin infra (“below”).
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Questions about saying infra
How do you pronounce infra?
Say IN-fruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnfrə/. In British English it is /ˈɪnfrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infra?
Infra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · fruh.
Do Americans and Brits say infra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnfrə/ and the British form is /ˈɪnfrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.