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