How to pronounce infringement
Say it like in-FRINJ-munt. Infringement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRINJ).
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- in
- FRINJ
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infringement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infringement
American and British speakers say infringement in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/ in the US and /ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FRINJ-munt.
What does infringement mean?
- an act that disregards an agreement or a right“he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment”
- a crime less serious than a felony
Where does infringement come from?
From infringe + -ment.
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Words that rhyme with infringement
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Questions about saying infringement
How do you pronounce infringement?
Say in-FRINJ-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infringement?
Infringement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRINJ). Broken into parts: in · FRINJ · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say infringement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.