How to pronounce infuriating
Say it like in-FYUUR-ee-ay-ting. Infuriating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYUUR).
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- in
- FYUUR
- ee
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infuriating 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.
- FYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of infuriating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-FYOOR-ree-ay-ting.
What does infuriating mean?
- Extremely annoying, frustrating or irritating
- present participle and gerund of infuriate How to pronounce infuriate
Where does infuriating come from?
From infuriate + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying infuriating
How do you pronounce infuriating?
Say in-FYUUR-ee-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfjʊriˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infuriating?
Infuriating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYUUR). Broken into parts: in · FYUUR · ee · ay · ting.
Is infuriating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪtɪŋ/ (in-FYOOR-ree-ay-ting).