How to pronounce intercontinental
Say it like in-ter-kahn-tuh-NEN-tul. Intercontinental has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NEN).
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- in
- ter
- kahn
- tuh
- NEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercontinental 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.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intercontinental
- 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-kon-tih-NEN-tul.
What does intercontinental mean?
- Taking place between two or more continents.
- Having the ability to travel between continents.
Where does intercontinental come from?
From inter- + continental.
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Words that rhyme with intercontinental
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Questions about saying intercontinental
How do you pronounce intercontinental?
Say in-ter-kahn-tuh-NEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˌkɑntəˈnɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercontinental?
Intercontinental has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NEN). Broken into parts: in · ter · kahn · tuh · NEN · tul.
Is intercontinental 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 /ˌɪntəkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/ (in-tuh-kon-tih-NEN-tul).