How to pronounce intercom
Say it like IN-ter-kom. Intercom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- kom
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- komGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of intercom
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: IN-tuh-kom.
What does intercom mean?
- An independent, telephonic communication system, set up around and throughout a building, complex, or residence, typically for access control.“emergency intercom”
- To communicate (with) by intercom.
Where does intercom come from?
Clipping of intercommunicator.
Questions about saying intercom
How do you pronounce intercom?
Say IN-ter-kom. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚˌkɑm/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəˌkɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercom?
Intercom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · kom.
Is intercom 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 /ˈɪntəˌkɒm/ (IN-tuh-kom).