How to pronounce intermissions
Say it like in-ter-MISH-unz. Intermissions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MISH).
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- in
- ter
- MISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intermissions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intermissions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-MISH-unz.
What does intermissions mean?
- plural of intermission How to pronounce intermission
Questions about saying intermissions
How do you pronounce intermissions?
Say in-ter-MISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈmɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈmɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intermissions?
Intermissions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MISH). Broken into parts: in · ter · MISH · unz.
Is intermissions 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 /ˌɪntəˈmɪʃənz/ (in-tuh-MISH-unz).