How to Pronounce Infancy

To pronounce "infancy", say INF-ancy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪnfənsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɪnfənsi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “infancy”

"infancy" has 2 syllables: inf-ancy.

What does infancy mean?

noun

  1. The earliest period of childhood (crawling rather than walking).
  2. The state of being an infant.

Synonyms

babyhoodbabyshipinfanthood

Related words

babyhoodbabyinfantchildhoodboyhoodchildyoungchildcare

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "infancy"?▾

"Infancy" has 2 syllables: inf · ancy.

What is the IPA transcription of "infancy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "infancy" is /ˈɪnfənsi/.

What does "infancy" mean?▾

Infancy: The earliest period of childhood (crawling rather than walking).

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