How to Pronounce Inflammable

To pronounce "inflammable", say INFL-amm-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈflæməbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪnˈflæməbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inflammable”

"inflammable" has 4 syllables: infl-amm-abl-e. It rhymes with damnable and flammable, if that helps it stick.

What does inflammable mean?

noun

  1. Any inflammable substance.

adjective

  1. Capable of burning; easily set on fire.
  2. Easily excited; set off by the slightest excuse; easily enraged or inflamed.

Synonyms

combustibleflammablehot-headedquick to anger

Antonyms

fireproofincombustiblenon-flammablelevel-headedunflappable

Words that rhyme with inflammable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

damnableflammableprogrammableamabelle

Related words

ignitableignitibleflammablecombustibleburnableincendiaryvolatilefiery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inflammable"?▾

"Inflammable" has 4 syllables: infl · amm · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "inflammable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inflammable" is /ɪnˈflæməbəl/.

What does "inflammable" mean?▾

Inflammable: Any inflammable substance.

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