How to Pronounce Disinfection

To pronounce "disinfection", say DIS-inf-ect-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disinfection”

"disinfection" has 4 syllables: dis-inf-ect-ion. It rhymes with affection and connection, if that helps it stick.

What does disinfection mean?

noun

  1. Treatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms

Words that rhyme with disinfection

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affectionconnectionintrospectionreflectionpredilectioninflectioninsurrectionrecollectiondisconnectionsectionprotectionprojection

Related words

disinfectantdecontaminationsterilizationsterilisationsterilizesanitizationsanitationpurification

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disinfection"?▾

"Disinfection" has 4 syllables: dis · inf · ect · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "disinfection"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disinfection" is /dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/.

What does "disinfection" mean?▾

Disinfection: Treatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms

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