How to Pronounce Infrastructure

"Infrastructure" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˌɪnfɹəˈstɹəktʃɝ/ in IPA and it has 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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4

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˌɪnfɹəˈstɹəktʃɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɪnfɹəstɹˌʌktʃɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “infrastructure

"infrastructure" has 4 syllables: infrastructure.

What does infrastructure mean?

noun

  1. An underlying base or foundation for a building, organization, or system. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
  2. The facilities, services and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society.

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How do you pronounce "infrastructure"?

"Infrastructure" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˌɪnfɹəˈstɹəktʃɝ/ in IPA and it has 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "infrastructure"?

"Infrastructure" has 4 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "infrastructure"?

The IPA transcription of "infrastructure" is /ˌɪnfɹəˈstɹəktʃɝ/.

What does "infrastructure" mean?

Infrastructure: An underlying base or foundation for a building, organization, or system. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

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