How to pronounce intermediacy
Say it like in-ter-MEE-dee-uh-see. Intermediacy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE).
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- in
- ter
- MEE
- dee
- uh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intermediacy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intermediacy
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-MEE-deer-see.
What does intermediacy mean?
- The condition of being intermediate
- intervention
Where does intermediacy come from?
From intermediate + -cy.
Words that rhyme with intermediacy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intermediacy.
Questions about saying intermediacy
How do you pronounce intermediacy?
Say in-ter-MEE-dee-uh-see. The American pronunciation is /ɪntɚˈmidiəsi/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈmiːdɪəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intermediacy?
Intermediacy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE). Broken into parts: in · ter · MEE · dee · uh · see.
Is intermediacy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ɪntəˈmiːdɪəsi/ (in-tuh-MEE-deer-see).