How to pronounce intercident
Say it like in-TUR-sih-dunt. Intercident has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- in
- TUR
- sih
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercident 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.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intercident
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-TUR-sih-dunt.
What does intercident mean?
- A day that falls between other days of importance.
Where does intercident come from?
From Latin intercidens, intercedentis, present participle of intercidere (“to fall between”); inter (“between”) + cadere (“to fall”).
Questions about saying intercident
How do you pronounce intercident?
Say in-TUR-sih-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɝsɪdənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɜːsɪdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercident?
Intercident has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: in · TUR · sih · dunt.
Is intercident 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 /ɪnˈtɜːsɪdənt/ (in-TUR-sih-dunt).