How to pronounce intermixing
Say it like in-ter-MIK-sing. Intermixing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIK).
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- in
- ter
- MIK
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intermixing 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.
- MIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of intermixing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-MIK-sing.
What does intermixing mean?
- present participle and gerund of intermix How to pronounce intermix
- A process of intermixture.“The various intermixings of natives, immigrants, and tourists gave the city a cosmopolitan air.”
Words that rhyme with intermixing
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Questions about saying intermixing
How do you pronounce intermixing?
Say in-ter-MIK-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈmɪksɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈmɪksɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intermixing?
Intermixing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIK). Broken into parts: in · ter · MIK · sing.
Is intermixing 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 /ˌɪntəˈmɪksɪŋ/ (in-tuh-MIK-sing).