How to pronounce intermountain
Say it like in-ter-MOWN-tin. Intermountain has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOWN).
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- in
- ter
- MOWN
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intermountain 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.
- MOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of intermountain
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-MOWN-tin.
What does intermountain mean?
- Between mountains.
Where does intermountain come from?
From inter- + mountain.
Questions about saying intermountain
How do you pronounce intermountain?
Say in-ter-MOWN-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈmaʊntɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈmaʊntɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intermountain?
Intermountain has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOWN). Broken into parts: in · ter · MOWN · tin.
Is intermountain 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 /ˌɪntəˈmaʊntɪn/ (in-tuh-MOWN-tin).