How to Pronounce "inflections"

word

ˌɪnˈfɫɛkʃənz

in-FLEK-shunz

ɪnflˈɛkʃənz

in-FLEK-shunz

Definition

Variations in the form of words (such as different endings) that show things like tense, number, or case. In languages, inflections help express grammatical relationships by changing the shape of a word.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌɪnˈfɫɛkʃənz

British English

ɪnflˈɛkʃənz

Simplified Pronunciation

in-FLEK-shunz

Listen in Context

There are many inflections in Spanish verbs.

English nouns have simple inflections to show plural forms.

Children learn inflections naturally when speaking.

Understanding inflections makes it easier to master a new language.