How to Pronounce Infection

To pronounce "infection", say INF-ect-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “infection”

"infection" has 3 syllables: inf-ect-ion. It rhymes with affection and connection, if that helps it stick.

What does infection mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of infecting.
  2. An uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host.

Words that rhyme with infection

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affectionconnectionintrospectionreflectionpredilectioninflectioninsurrectionrecollectiondisconnectionsectionprotectionprojection

Related words

contagiontransmissioncommunicableinfectiveepidemicinfectivityinfectinfestation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "infection"?▾

"Infection" has 3 syllables: inf · ect · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "infection"?▾

The IPA transcription of "infection" is /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/.

What does "infection" mean?▾

Infection: The act or process of infecting.

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