How to pronounce internecion
Say it like in-ter-NEE-shun. Internecion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- in
- ter
- NEE
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Internecion 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.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of internecion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-NEE-shun.
What does internecion mean?
- destruction, massacre
- Mutual destruction.
Where does internecion come from?
From Latin interneciō.
Words that rhyme with internecion
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Questions about saying internecion
How do you pronounce internecion?
Say in-ter-NEE-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈniʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈniːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in internecion?
Internecion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: in · ter · NEE · shun.
Is internecion 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 /ˌɪntəˈniːʃən/ (in-tuh-NEE-shun).