How to pronounce intercorporation
Say it like in-ter-kor-puh-RAY-shun. Intercorporation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RAY).
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- in
- ter
- kor
- puh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercorporation 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.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intercorporation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-kaw-puh-RAY-shun.
What does intercorporation mean?
- Between corporations.
Where does intercorporation come from?
From inter- + corporation.
Words that rhyme with intercorporation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intercorporation.
Questions about saying intercorporation
How do you pronounce intercorporation?
Say in-ter-kor-puh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˌkɔrpəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercorporation?
Intercorporation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RAY). Broken into parts: in · ter · kor · puh · RAY · shun.
Is intercorporation 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 /ˌɪntəˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən/ (in-tuh-kaw-puh-RAY-shun).