How to pronounce infriction
Say it like in-FRIK-shun. Infriction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRIK).
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- in
- FRIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infriction 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.
- FRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infriction
American and British speakers say infriction in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈfrɪkʃən/ in the US and /ɪnˈfrɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FRIK-shun.
What does infriction mean?
- The act of rubbing something into the skin etc.
- Something (such as an ointment) to be so rubbed in
Words that rhyme with infriction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of infriction.
Questions about saying infriction
How do you pronounce infriction?
Say in-FRIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfrɪkʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfrɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infriction?
Infriction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRIK). Broken into parts: in · FRIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say infriction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈfrɪkʃən/ and the British form is /ɪnˈfrɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.