How to Pronounce Inflected

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

INFL-ect-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “inflected”

"inflected" has 3 syllables: infl-ect-ed. It rhymes with dejected and neglected, if that helps it stick.

What does inflected mean?

verb

  1. To cause to curve inwards.
  2. To change the tone or pitch of the voice when speaking or singing.

    “The actress has a great skill of being able to inflect her voice to any situation.”

adjective

  1. Deviating from a straight line.
  2. (grammar) Changed in form to reflect function (referring to a word).

Synonyms

inbend

Words that rhyme with inflected

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dejectedneglectedunexpectedaffectedconnectedcollecteddisconnectedreflectedexpectedselectedrejectedprotected

Related words

syntheticderivativeinflectionalfinitemodulatedtensedcantedsidelong

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inflected"?▾

"Inflected" has 3 syllables: infl · ect · ed.

What does "inflected" mean?▾

Inflected: To cause to curve inwards.

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