To pronounce "inflationary", say INFL-at-ion-ary — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"inflationary" has 4 syllables: infl-at-ion-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“The rapid influx of precious metals from the new mines had an inflationary effect on the specie based economy.”
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"Inflationary" has 4 syllables: infl · at · ion · ary.
Inflationary: Causing or liable to cause inflation.
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