How to Pronounce Influenza

To pronounce "influenza", say INFL-uenz-a — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌɪn.flu.ˈɛn.zə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌɪn.flu.ˈɛn.zə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “influenza”

"influenza" has 3 syllables: infl-uenz-a. It rhymes with credenza and provenza, if that helps it stick.

What does influenza mean?

noun

  1. An acute contagious disease of the upper airways and lungs, caused by a virus, which rapidly spreads around the world in seasonal epidemics.

Synonyms

flugripgrippe

Words that rhyme with influenza

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

credenzaprovenzachiarenzacosenzadescenzadiscenzadispenzafiorenzafirenzaforlenza

Related words

flugrippeflu-likevirusepidemicpandemicdiseasehemagglutinin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "influenza"?▾

"Influenza" has 3 syllables: infl · uenz · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "influenza"?▾

The IPA transcription of "influenza" is /ˌɪn.flu.ˈɛn.zə/.

What does "influenza" mean?▾

Influenza: An acute contagious disease of the upper airways and lungs, caused by a virus, which rapidly spreads around the world in seasonal epidemics.

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