how to pronounce infernal

/ˌɪnˈfɝnəl/

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infernal is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of infernal in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… the infernal science puppetry …”

meaning of infernal

Infernal means of or relating to the underworld or hell.

infernal frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word infernal occurs in english on average 0.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.