How to pronounce inter
Say it like in-TUR. Inter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
- in
- TUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of inter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-TUR.
What does inter mean?
- To bury in a grave.
- To confine, as in a prison.
Where does inter come from?
From Middle English enteren, borrowed from Old French enterrer, enterer, from Vulgar Latin *interrāre (“to put in earth”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- disentomb
- disinter
Words that rhyme with inter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inter.
Questions about saying inter
How do you pronounce inter?
Say in-TUR. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɝ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inter?
Inter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: in · TUR.
Is inter 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 /ɪnˈtɜː/ (in-TUR).