How to pronounce internee
Say it like in-tur-NEE. Internee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- in
- tur
- NEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Internee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- turKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of internee
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tur-NEE.
What does internee mean?
- One who is imprisoned or otherwise confined.
Where does internee come from?
From intern + -ee.
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Words that rhyme with internee
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Questions about saying internee
How do you pronounce internee?
Say in-tur-NEE. The American pronunciation is /ɪntɝˈni/. In British English it is /ɪntɜːˈniː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in internee?
Internee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: in · tur · NEE.
Is internee 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 /ɪntɜːˈniː/ (in-tur-NEE).