How to pronounce internationals
Say it like in-ter-NASH-uh-nulz. Internationals has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NASH).
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- in
- ter
- NASH
- uh
- nulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Internationals 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.
- nulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of internationals
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-NASH-uh-nulz.
What does internationals mean?
- plural of international How to pronounce international
Questions about saying internationals
How do you pronounce internationals?
Say in-ter-NASH-uh-nulz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃənəlz/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in internationals?
Internationals has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NASH). Broken into parts: in · ter · NASH · uh · nulz.
Is internationals 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 /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlz/ (in-tuh-NASH-uh-nulz).