How to Pronounce "infirm"
word
ɪnˈfɝm
in-FERM
ɪnfˈɜːm
in-FERM
Definition
Physically weak or ill, especially because of old age or long-term sickness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪnˈfɝm
British English
ɪnfˈɜːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-FERM
UK
in-FERM
Listen in Context
The hospital has special care for infirm patients.
My grandmother is infirm and needs help to walk.
The city built a ramp for the infirm.
As he grew older, he became increasingly infirm and rarely left home.