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Infix

usgb/ˈɪnfɪks/Volume
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Linguistic RarityPlay
Infixes are uncommon in English but prevalent in other languages like Tagalog. SlideYou won’t find many infixed words in English compared to some other languages.
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Word AlterationPlay
An infix can change the meaning of a word or its grammatical function. SlideThe concept of ‘infix’ might remind English speakers of contractions, like ‘can’t’ or ‘won’t’.
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Pronunciation ImpactPlay
Inserting an infix might impact the pronunciation and stress of the host word. SlideEnglish doesn’t often change word stress with infixes, unlike some languages.