How to Pronounce "inflections"
word
ˌɪnˈfɫɛkʃənz
in-FLEK-shunz
ɪnflˈɛkʃənz
in-FLEK-shunz
Definition
Variations in the form of words (such as different endings) that show things like tense, number, or case. In languages, inflections help express grammatical relationships by changing the shape of a word.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈfɫɛkʃənz
British English
ɪnflˈɛkʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-FLEK-shunz
UK
in-FLEK-shunz
Listen in Context
There are many inflections in Spanish verbs.
English nouns have simple inflections to show plural forms.
Children learn inflections naturally when speaking.
Understanding inflections makes it easier to master a new language.