Syllables    Synonyms    Quiz

infectious

How many syllables in infectious?

  3 syllables

Divide infectious into syllables:   in-fec-tious
Stressed syllable in infectious:   in-fec-tious
How to pronounce infectious:   in-fek-shus
How to say infectious:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"infectious." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 12 May 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why infectious is 3 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Grammar Quiz
So... you think
you have good grammar?
Take the Grammar Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Quiz

Synonyms for infectious


2 syllables
    3 syllables
      4 syllables
      5 syllables
        Teachers
        You can win $250 for your students.

        Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
        $Read the contest rules and apply
        Fun Fact
        Fire has only 1 syllable.

        !Learn Why
        FAQ
        Does adding "ed"
        add a syllable?
        ?Learn Here
        Do You Know
        when to use
        Lose and Loose?
        Learn Here

        Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
        Need help finding a syllable count?
        Want to say thank you?

        Contact Us!