How to pronounce intermarry
Say it like in-ter-MAR-ee. Intermarry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAR).
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- in
- ter
- MAR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intermarry 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intermarry
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-MAR-ee.
What does intermarry mean?
- To marry a member of another group, social stratum, or religion.“Mary was Catholic and Ron was Jewish, but they decided that it was acceptable to intermarry.”
- To marry within the same ethnic, social, or family group.
Where does intermarry come from?
From inter- + marry.
Words that rhyme with intermarry
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Questions about saying intermarry
How do you pronounce intermarry?
Say in-ter-MAR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈmæri/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈmæri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intermarry?
Intermarry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAR). Broken into parts: in · ter · MAR · ee.
Is intermarry 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 /ˌɪntəˈmæri/ (in-tuh-MAR-ee).