How to Pronounce Inflamed

To pronounce "inflamed", say INFL-am-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈfleɪmd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪnˈfleɪmd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inflamed”

"inflamed" has 3 syllables: infl-am-ed. It rhymes with exclaimed and ashamed, if that helps it stick.

What does inflamed mean?

verb

  1. To set on fire; to kindle; to cause to burn, flame, or glow.
  2. To kindle or intensify (a feeling, as passion or appetite); to excite to an excessive or unnatural action or heat.

    “to inflame desire”

adjective

  1. Resulting from or affected by inflammation.
  2. Appearing to be in flames; as if made of fire.

Synonyms

angerarouseenrageexasperateexcitefireincenseirritate

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Words that rhyme with inflamed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

exclaimedashamedproclaimedmaimedacclaimedunashamedtamedclaimeddeclaimedfamedunnamedshamed

Related words

ablazedecoratedadornedlightunhealthyreddenedinflammatoryheightened

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inflamed"?▾

"Inflamed" has 3 syllables: infl · am · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "inflamed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inflamed" is /ɪnˈfleɪmd/.

What does "inflamed" mean?▾

Inflamed: To set on fire; to kindle; to cause to burn, flame, or glow.

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