How to pronounce integer
Say it like IN-tuh-jer. Integer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- tuh
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Integer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of integer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tih-juh.
What does integer mean?
- A number that is not a fraction; an element of the infinite and numerable set {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.
Where does integer come from?
Borrowed from Latin integer (“whole”), from Proto-Italic *n̥tagros (“untouched”).
Questions about saying integer
How do you pronounce integer?
Say IN-tuh-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntədʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɪntɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in integer?
Integer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · tuh · jer.
Is integer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɪntɪdʒə/ (IN-tih-juh).