How to pronounce intermingle
Say it like in-ter-MING-gul. Intermingle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MING).
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- in
- ter
- MING
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intermingle 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.
- MINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intermingle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-MING-gul.
What does intermingle mean?
- To mix (things) together.
- To become mixed together.
Where does intermingle come from?
From inter- + mingle.
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Words that rhyme with intermingle
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Questions about saying intermingle
How do you pronounce intermingle?
Say in-ter-MING-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈmɪŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intermingle?
Intermingle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MING). Broken into parts: in · ter · MING · gul.
Is intermingle 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 /ˌɪntəˈmɪŋɡəl/ (in-tuh-MING-gul).