How to pronounce intermarried
Say it like in-ter-MAR-eed. Intermarried has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAR).
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- in
- ter
- MAR
- eed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intermarried 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.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intermarried
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-MAR-eed.
What does intermarried mean?
- simple past and past participle of intermarry How to pronounce intermarry
Questions about saying intermarried
How do you pronounce intermarried?
Say in-ter-MAR-eed. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈmærid/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈmærid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intermarried?
Intermarried has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAR). Broken into parts: in · ter · MAR · eed.
Is intermarried 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 /ˌɪntəˈmærid/ (in-tuh-MAR-eed).