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Influence Pronunciation
Influence is pronounced IN-floo-uhns, IPA /ˈɪnfluəns/.
IN-floo-uhns
US /ˈɪnfluəns/ · UK /ˈɪnfluːəns/
Syllables: IN · floo · uhns (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and verb: The power to affect how someone thinks or acts.
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Influence in a Sentence
- Her influence on the design is obvious.
- He has no influence over the board.
- Advertising can influence what children ask for.
Common Mispronunciations of Influence
Not in-FLOO-uhns
IN holds the volume, with floo and uhns both quiet behind it.
Not IN-floo-ens
The ending is a weak uhns, as in science and patience.
Tip: Influence stays at the front. Influential moves the peak to the third beat, in-floo-EN-shuhl.
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