How to Pronounce Inflating

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

inflating

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying inflating, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

9

Letters

INFL-at-ing

Say it like

💡 Tip for remembering “inflating”

"inflating" has 3 syllables: infl-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does inflating mean?

verb

  1. To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally

    “You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it.”

  2. To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).

    “The balloon will inflate if you blow into it.”

Antonyms

deflate

Words that rhyme with inflating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

billowexpandamplifyballoonadvancingbuggingexaggeratingoverstating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inflating"?▾

"Inflating" has 3 syllables: infl · at · ing.

What does "inflating" mean?▾

Inflating: To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “inflating” in the full dictionary →