How to pronounce internaut
Say it like IN-ter-nawt. Internaut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- nawt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Internaut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nawtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of internaut
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tuh-nawt.
What does internaut mean?
- A designer, operator, or technically capable professional user of the Internet.
Where does internaut come from?
From Internet + -naut.
Questions about saying internaut
How do you pronounce internaut?
Say IN-ter-nawt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntərˌnɔt/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəˌnɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in internaut?
Internaut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · nawt.
Is internaut 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 /ˈɪntəˌnɔːt/ (IN-tuh-nawt).