How to pronounce infrequency
Say it like in-FREE-kwun-see. Infrequency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FREE).
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- in
- FREE
- kwun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infrequency 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.
- FREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kwunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of infrequency
American and British speakers say infrequency in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈfrikwənsi/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FREE-kwun-see.
What does infrequency mean?
- The characteristic of being infrequent.“the infrequency of her visits”
- The state of being unfrequented; isolation; seclusion.
Where does infrequency come from?
From Latin infrequentia (“scantiness”), equivalent to in- + frequency or infrequent + -cy.
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Questions about saying infrequency
How do you pronounce infrequency?
Say in-FREE-kwun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfrikwənsi/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infrequency?
Infrequency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FREE). Broken into parts: in · FREE · kwun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say infrequency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈfrikwənsi/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.