How to pronounce interminate
Say it like in-TUR-mih-nut. Interminate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- in
- TUR
- mih
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interminate 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interminate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-TUR-mih-nut.
What does interminate mean?
- Without end or limit; boundless, infinite, interminable.
Where does interminate come from?
From in- + terminate.
Questions about saying interminate
How do you pronounce interminate?
Say in-TUR-mih-nut. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɝmɪnət/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɜːmɪnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interminate?
Interminate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: in · TUR · mih · nut.
Is interminate 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 /ɪnˈtɜːmɪnət/ (in-TUR-mih-nut).