How to Pronounce "inflating"
word
ˌɪnˈfɫeɪtɪŋ
in-FLAY-ting
ɪnflˈeɪtɪŋ
in-FLAY-ting
Definition
Adding air or gas to make something bigger, like a balloon. It can also mean increasing numbers, prices, or values, sometimes more than is true or reasonable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈfɫeɪtɪŋ
British English
ɪnflˈeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-FLAY-ting
UK
in-FLAY-ting
Listen in Context
He is inflating the balloon for the party.
The mechanic is inflating the car tires.
Prices are inflating all over the world.
Stop inflating the story—just tell the truth.