How to Pronounce "inflation"
word
ˌɪnˈfɫeɪʃən
in-FLAY-shun
ɪnflˈeɪʃən
in-FLAY-shun
Definition
A general increase in prices, causing the value of money to fall and making goods and services more expensive over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈfɫeɪʃən
British English
ɪnflˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-FLAY-shun
UK
in-FLAY-shun
Listen in Context
Inflation makes food and clothes more expensive each year.
The government is trying to reduce inflation.
Because of inflation, my salary buys less than before.
Last year, inflation was the highest it's been in decades.