How to Pronounce Infecting

To pronounce "infecting", say INF-ect-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

INF-ect-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “infecting”

"infecting" has 3 syllables: inf-ect-ing. It rhymes with unsuspecting and connecting, if that helps it stick.

What does infecting mean?

verb

  1. To bring into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen).

    “Not everyone will be infected when an epidemic strikes.”

  2. To make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion.

    “Her passion for dancing has infected me.”

Antonyms

disinfect

Words that rhyme with infecting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unsuspectingconnectingprospectingaffectingeffectingprojectingreflectingdissectingexpectingneglectingrespectingintersecting

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "infecting"?▾

"Infecting" has 3 syllables: inf · ect · ing.

What does "infecting" mean?▾

Infecting: To bring into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen).

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