How to pronounce intercanyon
Say it like in-ter-KAN-yun. Intercanyon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAN).
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- in
- ter
- KAN
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercanyon 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intercanyon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-KAN-yun.
What does intercanyon mean?
- Situated or occurring between two or more canyons.
- A tract of land, ridge, or terrain that lies between two or more canyons.
Where does intercanyon come from?
From inter- + canyon.
Words that rhyme with intercanyon
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Questions about saying intercanyon
How do you pronounce intercanyon?
Say in-ter-KAN-yun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈkænjən/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈkænjən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercanyon?
Intercanyon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAN). Broken into parts: in · ter · KAN · yun.
Is intercanyon 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 /ˌɪntəˈkænjən/ (in-tuh-KAN-yun).