How to Pronounce "infects"
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ˌɪnˈfɛkts
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ɪnfˈɛkts
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Definition
To pass a disease, virus, or bacteria to a person, animal, or plant, causing them to become sick.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈfɛkts
British English
ɪnfˈɛkts
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
The flu virus infects many people every winter.
Dirty water often infects crops in the village.
If one dog has worms, it infects the others.
This new computer virus quickly infects your files if you're not careful.