inflict

/ɪnˈflɪkt/

Syllables in·flict

Stress in-FLICT

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

flict

/flɪkt/

consonant blend

Meaning

to cause someone to experience something unpleasant, especially pain or damage

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(in) + flict=/flɪkt/(conflict)

Example

The storm inflicted serious damage on the village.