How to pronounce internally
Say it like in-TUR-nuh-lee. Internally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- in
- TUR
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Internally 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.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of internally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-TUR-nuh-lee.
What does internally mean?
- on or from the inside“an internally controlled environment”
Where does internally come from?
From internal + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with internally
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Questions about saying internally
How do you pronounce internally?
Say in-TUR-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɝnəli/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɜːnəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in internally?
Internally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: in · TUR · nuh · lee.
Is internally 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 /ɪnˈtɜːnəli/ (in-TUR-nuh-lee).