How to pronounce intercostal
Say it like in-ter-KAW-stul. Intercostal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAW).
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- in
- ter
- KAW
- stul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercostal 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.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- stulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intercostal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-KOS-tul.
What does intercostal mean?
- Between the ribs of an animal or person.
- Between the ribs of a boat.
- Any of the intercostal muscles.
- Something that is between the ribs of an animal.
- Hull reinforcing inserted between frames or bulkheads of a boat.
Where does intercostal come from?
From inter- + costal.
Words that rhyme with intercostal
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Questions about saying intercostal
How do you pronounce intercostal?
Say in-ter-KAW-stul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈkɔstəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈkɒstəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercostal?
Intercostal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAW). Broken into parts: in · ter · KAW · stul.
Is intercostal 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 /ˌɪntəˈkɒstəl/ (in-tuh-KOS-tul).