How to pronounce intermediarily
Say it like in-ter-mee-dee-ER-ih-lee. Intermediarily has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ER).
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- in
- ter
- mee
- dee
- ER
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intermediarily 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.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intermediarily
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-mee-dee-ER-ih-lee.
What does intermediarily mean?
- In an intermediary manner.
Where does intermediarily come from?
From intermediary + -ly.
Words that rhyme with intermediarily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intermediarily.
Questions about saying intermediarily
How do you pronounce intermediarily?
Say in-ter-mee-dee-ER-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntərˌmidiˈɛrɪli/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˌmiːdiˈɛrɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intermediarily?
Intermediarily has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ER). Broken into parts: in · ter · mee · dee · ER · ih · lee.
Is intermediarily 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 /ˌɪntəˌmiːdiˈɛrɪli/ (in-tuh-mee-dee-ER-ih-lee).