How to pronounce intermission
Say it like in-ter-MISH-un. Intermission has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MISH).
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- in
- ter
- MISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intermission 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.
- MISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intermission
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-MISH-un.
What does intermission mean?
- A break, especially between two performances or sessions, such as at a concert, play, seminar, or religious assembly.“We ordered some drinks for the intermission.”
Where does intermission come from?
Derived from Latin intermissiō, from intermittō (“interrupt, omit”) + -tiō.
Words that rhyme with intermission
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Questions about saying intermission
How do you pronounce intermission?
Say in-ter-MISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈmɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈmɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intermission?
Intermission has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MISH). Broken into parts: in · ter · MISH · un.
Is intermission 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 /ˌɪntəˈmɪʃən/ (in-tuh-MISH-un).