How to pronounce intermeddle
Say it like in-ter-MED-ul. Intermeddle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MED).
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- in
- ter
- MED
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intermeddle 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.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intermeddle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-MED-ul.
What does intermeddle mean?
- To butt in, to interfere in or with.
Where does intermeddle come from?
Inherited from Middle English entremedlen, entermedlen, from Anglo-Norman entremedler (= Old French entremesler), from inter- + medler.
Words that rhyme with intermeddle
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Questions about saying intermeddle
How do you pronounce intermeddle?
Say in-ter-MED-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈmɛdəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈmɛdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intermeddle?
Intermeddle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MED). Broken into parts: in · ter · MED · ul.
Is intermeddle 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 /ˌɪntəˈmɛdəl/ (in-tuh-MED-ul).