How to pronounce inflammatory
American English pronunciation
in-FLAM-uh-tor-ee
- IPA
- /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔɹi/
- Syllables
- in · FLAM · uh · tor · ee (5 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What inflammatory means
Likely to stir up anger or strong feelings
In a sentence: The coach told the players not to post inflammatory comments about the other team.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word built on inflammare, meaning "to set on fire."
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