How to Pronounce "infecting"
word
ˌɪnˈfɛktɪŋ
in-FEK-ting
ɪnfˈɛktɪŋ
in-FEK-ting
Definition
Causing a disease or virus to enter and multiply in a person, animal, or plant. 'Infecting' is the process of spreading germs or illness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈfɛktɪŋ
British English
ɪnfˈɛktɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-FEK-ting
UK
in-FEK-ting
Listen in Context
The virus is infecting many people in the city.
Doctors are worried about mosquitoes infecting people with malaria.
Touching dirty surfaces can lead to infecting yourself.
She was accused of infecting others by not staying home while sick.