How to Pronounce "infrared"
word
/ˌɪnfɹɝˈɛd/
in-fruh-RED
/ˌɪnfɹəɹˈɛd/
in-fruh-RED
Definition
Relating to a type of light that we cannot see with our eyes but that is felt as heat, found just beyond the red end of visible light on the spectrum.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnfɹɝˈɛd/
British English
/ˌɪnfɹəɹˈɛd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-fruh-RED
UK
in-fruh-RED
Listen in Context
The remote control uses infrared light to work.
Some cameras can see infrared to take pictures in the dark.
Snakes can detect infrared heat from their prey.
Our new security system has infrared sensors, so it works day and night.