How to Pronounce Influence

To pronounce "influence", say INFL-uenc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪnfɫuəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɪnfɫuəns/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɪnfluːəns/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “influence”

Break "influence" into 3 beats and lean on "INFL" — that's the stressed one.

What does influence mean?

noun

  1. The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

    “I have absolutely no influence over him.”

  2. An action exerted by a person or thing with such power on another to cause change.

    “I'm not able to exercise influence over him.”

verb

  1. To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

    “I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life.”

  2. To exert, make use of one's influence.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "influence"?▾

To pronounce "influence", say INFL-uenc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪnfɫuəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "influence"?▾

"Influence" has 3 syllables: infl · uenc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "influence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "influence" is /ˈɪnfɫuəns/.

What does "influence" mean?▾

Influence: The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

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