How to pronounce infrequent
Say it like in-FREE-kwunt. Infrequent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FREE).
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- in
- FREE
- kwunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infrequent 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.
- kwuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infrequent
American and British speakers say infrequent in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈfrikwənt/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FREE-kwunt.
What does infrequent mean?
- Not frequent; not happening frequently.
Where does infrequent come from?
From in- + frequent.
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Questions about saying infrequent
How do you pronounce infrequent?
Say in-FREE-kwunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfrikwənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infrequent?
Infrequent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FREE). Broken into parts: in · FREE · kwunt.
Do Americans and Brits say infrequent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈfrikwənt/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.