How to pronounce influenza

influenza

/ɪnfluːˈenzə/

4 syllables, stress on the third

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/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/f/as in five	Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/uː/as in food	A long “oo” with rounded lips.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/z/as in zoo	A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.

How do you pronounce influenza?

Influenza is pronounced /ɪnfluːˈenzə/ in American English.

How many syllables are in influenza?

Influenza has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in influenza?

The third syllable: /ɪnfluːˈenzə/.