To pronounce "inferno", say INF-ern-o — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
inferno
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INF-ern-o
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"inferno" has 3 syllables: inf-ern-o. It rhymes with perno and chernow, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Inferno" has 3 syllables: inf · ern · o.
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