How to pronounce internationally
Say it like in-ter-NASH-uh-nuh-lee. Internationally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NASH).
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- in
- ter
- NASH
- uh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Internationally 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.
- 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 internationally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-NASH-uh-nuh-lee.
What does internationally mean?
- throughout the world“She is internationally known”“this is globally significant”
Where does internationally come from?
From international + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with internationally
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Questions about saying internationally
How do you pronounce internationally?
Say in-ter-NASH-uh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃənəli/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in internationally?
Internationally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NASH). Broken into parts: in · ter · NASH · uh · nuh · lee.
Is internationally 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 /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəli/ (in-tuh-NASH-uh-nuh-lee).