How to pronounce intermingling
Say it like in-ter-MING-guh-ling. Intermingling has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MING).
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- in
- ter
- MING
- guh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intermingling 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 "er" in butter.
- MINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of intermingling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-MING-guh-ling.
What does intermingling mean?
- gerund of intermingle: the act by which things intermingle. How to pronounce intermingle“cultural interminglings”
- present participle and gerund of intermingle How to pronounce intermingle
Where does intermingling come from?
From intermingle + -ing.
Words that rhyme with intermingling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intermingling.
Questions about saying intermingling
How do you pronounce intermingling?
Say in-ter-MING-guh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intermingling?
Intermingling has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MING). Broken into parts: in · ter · MING · guh · ling.
Is intermingling 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 /ˌɪntəˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/ (in-tuh-MING-guh-ling).