How to Pronounce Inflicted

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

inflicted

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 inflicted, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪnˈflɪktɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inflicted”

"inflicted" has 3 syllables: infl-ict-ed. It rhymes with depicted and afflicted, if that helps it stick.

What does inflicted mean?

verb

  1. To thrust upon; to impose.

    “They inflicted terrible pains on her to obtain a confession.”

Hear “inflicted” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with inflicted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

depictedafflictedunrestrictedrestrictedconstrictedconvictedaddictedconflictedpredictedinterdictedevictedcontradicted

Related words

imposevisitaffectedappliedbereavedbroughtcausedcommitted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inflicted"?▾

"Inflicted" has 3 syllables: infl · ict · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "inflicted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inflicted" is /ɪnˈflɪktɪd/.

What does "inflicted" mean?▾

Inflicted: To thrust upon; to impose.

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

Open “inflicted” in the full dictionary →