How to pronounce international
Say it like in-ter-NASH-uh-nul. International has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NASH).
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- in
- ter
- NASH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
International 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.
- NASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of international
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-NASH-uh-nul.
What does international mean?
- concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations“international affairs”“an international agreement”
- from or between other countries“external commerce”“international trade”
- any of several international socialist organizations
Where does international come from?
From inter- + national.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with international
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Questions about saying international
How do you pronounce international?
Say in-ter-NASH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in international?
International has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NASH). Broken into parts: in · ter · NASH · uh · nul.
Is international 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 /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl/ (in-tuh-NASH-uh-nul).