How to pronounce intermedial
Say it like in-ter-MEE-dee-ul. Intermedial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE).
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- in
- ter
- MEE
- dee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intermedial 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intermedial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-MEE-dee-ul.
What does intermedial mean?
- Placed between; intermediate.
- That combines several art media.
Where does intermedial come from?
From Latin intermedius + -al.
Words that rhyme with intermedial
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Questions about saying intermedial
How do you pronounce intermedial?
Say in-ter-MEE-dee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntərˈmidiəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈmiːdiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intermedial?
Intermedial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE). Broken into parts: in · ter · MEE · dee · ul.
Is intermedial 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 /ˌɪntəˈmiːdiəl/ (in-tuh-MEE-dee-ul).