How to Pronounce “infringe”
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- American (US)
- /ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒ/
- British (UK)
- /ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒ/
What “infringe” means
verb — To break or violate a treaty, a law, a right, etc.
Pronunciation Notes
The final e is silent. The transcription /ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒ/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “infringe” is not pronounced.
Where the stress falls. “infringe” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "infringe" mean?
infringe (verb): To break or violate a treaty, a law, a right, etc.
How do you pronounce "infringe" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "infringe", /ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "infringe"?
/ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒ/ in American English, /ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒ/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "infringe"?
“infringe” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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