How to pronounce infusive
Say it like in-FYOO-siv. Infusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- in
- FYOO
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infusive 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.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of infusive
American and British speakers say infusive in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈfjusɪv/ in the US and /ɪnˈfjuːsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FYOO-siv.
What does infusive mean?
- Having the power of infusion; inspiring; influencing.“infusive therapy”
Where does infusive come from?
From infuse + -ive.
Words that rhyme with infusive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of infusive.
Questions about saying infusive
How do you pronounce infusive?
Say in-FYOO-siv. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfjusɪv/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfjuːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infusive?
Infusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: in · FYOO · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say infusive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈfjusɪv/ and the British form is /ɪnˈfjuːsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.