How to Pronounce Inflicts

To pronounce "inflicts", say INFL-icts — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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INFL-icts

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💡 Tip for remembering “inflicts”

"inflicts" has 2 syllables: infl-icts. It rhymes with nix and fix, if that helps it stick.

What does inflicts mean?

verb

  1. To thrust upon; to impose.

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

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Words that rhyme with inflicts

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nixfixpoliticsaffixtransfixcontradictsmixdepictsintermixcrucifixkickstricks

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inflicts"?▾

"Inflicts" has 2 syllables: infl · icts.

What does "inflicts" mean?▾

Inflicts: To thrust upon; to impose.

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