How to pronounce infringe
Say it like in-FRINJ. Infringe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRINJ).
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- in
- FRINJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infringe 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.
- FRINJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of infringe
American and British speakers say infringe in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒ/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FRINJ.
What does infringe mean?
- To break or violate a treaty, a law, a right, etc.
- To break in or encroach on something.“infringing on my personal freedom”
- To furnish or embellish with a fringe.
Where does infringe come from?
Borrowed from Latin īnfringō, īnfringere (“to break off, break, bruise, weaken, destroy”), from in (“in”) + frangere (“to break”).
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Words that rhyme with infringe
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Questions about saying infringe
How do you pronounce infringe?
Say in-FRINJ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infringe?
Infringe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRINJ). Broken into parts: in · FRINJ.
Do Americans and Brits say infringe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒ/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.