How to pronounce intergovernmental
Say it like in-ter-guhv-ern-MEN-tul. Intergovernmental has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MEN).
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- in
- ter
- guhv
- ern
- MEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intergovernmental 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.
- guhvGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MENSay 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 intergovernmental
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-guhv-un-MEN-tul.
What does intergovernmental mean?
- Of, relating to, or involving two or more governments.
Where does intergovernmental come from?
From inter- + governmental.
Words that rhyme with intergovernmental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intergovernmental.
- environmental
- fundamental
- experimental
- gentle
- dental
- rental
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- instrumental
- accidental
- developmental
Questions about saying intergovernmental
How do you pronounce intergovernmental?
Say in-ter-guhv-ern-MEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˌɡʌvɚnˈmɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˌɡʌvənˈmɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intergovernmental?
Intergovernmental has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MEN). Broken into parts: in · ter · guhv · ern · MEN · tul.
Is intergovernmental 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 /ˌɪntəˌɡʌvənˈmɛntəl/ (in-tuh-guhv-un-MEN-tul).