How to pronounce intermolecular
Say it like in-ter-muh-LEK-yuh-ler. Intermolecular has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEK).
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- in
- ter
- muh
- LEK
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intermolecular 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of intermolecular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-muh-LEK-yuh-luh.
What does intermolecular mean?
- from one molecule to another; between molecules
Where does intermolecular come from?
From inter- + molecular.
Words that rhyme with intermolecular
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Questions about saying intermolecular
How do you pronounce intermolecular?
Say in-ter-muh-LEK-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚməˈlɛkjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəməˈlɛkjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intermolecular?
Intermolecular has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEK). Broken into parts: in · ter · muh · LEK · yuh · ler.
Is intermolecular 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 /ˌɪntəməˈlɛkjələ/ (in-tuh-muh-LEK-yuh-luh).