How to Pronounce Infliction

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪnˈflɪkʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “infliction”

"infliction" has 3 syllables: infl-ict-ion. It rhymes with conviction and affliction, if that helps it stick.

What does infliction mean?

noun

  1. The act of inflicting or something inflicted; an imposition.

Words that rhyme with infliction

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

convictionafflictioncontradictiondepictionbenedictionrestrictionderelictionfrictiondictionjurisdictionconstrictionaddiction

Related words

impositionperpetrationconclusionprovocationscourgecauseprovocativetaxation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "infliction"?▾

"Infliction" has 3 syllables: infl · ict · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "infliction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "infliction" is /ɪnˈflɪkʃən/.

What does "infliction" mean?▾

Infliction: The act of inflicting or something inflicted; an imposition.

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