How to pronounce infract
Say it like in-FRAKT. Infract has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAKT).
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- in
- FRAKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infract pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FRAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of infract
American and British speakers say infract in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈfrækt/ in the US and /ɪnˈfrækt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FRAKT.
What does infract mean?
- To infringe, violate or disobey (a rule).
- To break off.“infracted rock”
- Not broken or fractured; unharmed; whole.
Where does infract come from?
From Latin īnfringō, past participle īnfractus.
Words that rhyme with infract
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of infract.
Questions about saying infract
How do you pronounce infract?
Say in-FRAKT. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfrækt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfrækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infract?
Infract has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAKT). Broken into parts: in · FRAKT.
Do Americans and Brits say infract the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈfrækt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈfrækt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.