How to pronounce intercollegiate
Say it like in-ter-kuh-LEE-jut. Intercollegiate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEE).
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- in
- ter
- kuh
- LEE
- jut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercollegiate 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- jutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intercollegiate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-kuh-LEE-jut.
What does intercollegiate mean?
- Between colleges.
- A competition between colleges.
Where does intercollegiate come from?
From inter- + collegiate.
Questions about saying intercollegiate
How do you pronounce intercollegiate?
Say in-ter-kuh-LEE-jut. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚkəˈlidʒət/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəkəˈliːdʒət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercollegiate?
Intercollegiate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEE). Broken into parts: in · ter · kuh · LEE · jut.
Is intercollegiate 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 /ˌɪntəkəˈliːdʒət/ (in-tuh-kuh-LEE-jut).