How to pronounce intercommunicate
Say it like in-ter-kuh-MYOO-nih-kayt. Intercommunicate has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MYOO).
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- in
- ter
- kuh
- MYOO
- nih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercommunicate 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of intercommunicate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-kuh-MYOO-nih-kayt.
What does intercommunicate mean?
- To communicate mutually, one with another.
- To be interconnected.
Where does intercommunicate come from?
From inter- + communicate.
Questions about saying intercommunicate
How do you pronounce intercommunicate?
Say in-ter-kuh-MYOO-nih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪntərkəˈmjunɪkeɪt/. In British English it is /ɪntəkəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercommunicate?
Intercommunicate has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MYOO). Broken into parts: in · ter · kuh · MYOO · nih · kayt.
Is intercommunicate 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 /ɪntəkəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ (in-tuh-kuh-MYOO-nih-kayt).