How to pronounce interment
Say it like in-TUR-munt. Interment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- in
- TUR
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interment 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.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-TUR-munt.
What does interment mean?
- The act of burying a dead body; burial.
Where does interment come from?
From Middle English enterement, interment, from Old French enterrement.
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Questions about saying interment
How do you pronounce interment?
Say in-TUR-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɝmənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɜːmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interment?
Interment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: in · TUR · munt.
Is interment 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 /ɪnˈtɜːmənt/ (in-TUR-munt).