How to pronounce intermural
Say it like in-ter-MYOO-rul. Intermural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MYOO).
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- in
- ter
- MYOO
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intermural 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.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intermural
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-MYOO-rul.
What does intermural mean?
- Between walls; enclosed by walls.
- Occurring within the walls or boundaries of an organ or other biological structure.
- Local to an exhibit or exhibition.
- A (usually sport) competition between teams from separate organizations.
- A competition between teams from within the same organization.
- An intermural yard; a walled garden.
Where does intermural come from?
From Latin intermūrālis.
Questions about saying intermural
How do you pronounce intermural?
Say in-ter-MYOO-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈmjurəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈmjuːrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intermural?
Intermural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MYOO). Broken into parts: in · ter · MYOO · rul.
Is intermural 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 /ˌɪntəˈmjuːrəl/ (in-tuh-MYOO-rul).