How to pronounce infraorder
Say it like IN-fruh-or-der. Infraorder has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- fruh
- or
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infraorder 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.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of infraorder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-fruh-aw-duh.
What does infraorder mean?
- A taxonomic category below suborder and above superfamily.
Where does infraorder come from?
From infra- + order.
Questions about saying infraorder
How do you pronounce infraorder?
Say IN-fruh-or-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnfrəˌɔrdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɪnfrəˌɔːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infraorder?
Infraorder has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · fruh · or · der.
Is infraorder 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 /ˈɪnfrəˌɔːdə/ (IN-fruh-aw-duh).