How to Pronounce "infiltration"
word
ˌɪnfɪɫˈtɹeɪʃən
in-fil-TRAY-shun
ˌɪnfɪltɹˈeɪʃən
in-fil-TRAY-shun
Definition
The act of entering or passing into a place or group secretly and gradually, especially to gain information or an advantage. Also used in science to describe liquids passing slowly into something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnfɪɫˈtɹeɪʃən
British English
ˌɪnfɪltɹˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-fil-TRAY-shun
UK
in-fil-TRAY-shun
Listen in Context
The army stopped the enemy's infiltration into the city.
Scientists measured the infiltration of water into the soil.
The company fears infiltration by hackers.
There was slow infiltration of rainwater into the basement after the storm.