How to pronounce intermittently
Say it like in-ter-MIT-unt-lee. Intermittently has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIT).
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- in
- ter
- MIT
- unt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intermittently 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.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intermittently
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-tuh-MIT-unt-lee.
What does intermittently mean?
- Stopping or starting at intervals.
Where does intermittently come from?
From intermittent + -ly.
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Questions about saying intermittently
How do you pronounce intermittently?
Say in-ter-MIT-unt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈmɪtəntli/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈmɪtəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intermittently?
Intermittently has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIT). Broken into parts: in · ter · MIT · unt · lee.
Is intermittently 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 /ˌɪntəˈmɪtəntli/ (in-tuh-MIT-unt-lee).