How to pronounce intenerate
Say it like in-TEN-uh-rayt. Intenerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- in
- TEN
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intenerate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of intenerate
American and British speakers say intenerate in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈtɛnəreɪt/ in the US and /ɪnˈtɛnəreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TEN-uh-rayt.
What does intenerate mean?
- To soften; tenderize.
Where does intenerate come from?
From New Latin intenerātus, perfect passive participle of intenerō (from tener (“tender”)), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Words that rhyme with intenerate
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Questions about saying intenerate
How do you pronounce intenerate?
Say in-TEN-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɛnəreɪt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɛnəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intenerate?
Intenerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: in · TEN · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say intenerate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈtɛnəreɪt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtɛnəreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.