How to pronounce intermodal
Say it like in-ter-MOH-dul. Intermodal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- in
- ter
- MOH
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intermodal 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.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intermodal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-tuh-MOH-dul.
What does intermodal mean?
- Relating to more than one mode of transport.“an intermodal station which provides transfers between buses and trains”
- A shipping container for intermodal use.
Where does intermodal come from?
From inter- + modal.
Words that rhyme with intermodal
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Questions about saying intermodal
How do you pronounce intermodal?
Say in-ter-MOH-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈmoʊdəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈməʊdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intermodal?
Intermodal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: in · ter · MOH · dul.
Is intermodal 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 /ˌɪntəˈməʊdəl/ (in-tuh-MOH-dul).