How to pronounce internees
Say it like in-ter-NEEZ. Internees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEEZ).
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- in
- ter
- NEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Internees 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.
- NEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of internees
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-NEEZ.
What does internees mean?
- plural of internee How to pronounce internee
Words that rhyme with internees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of internees.
Questions about saying internees
How do you pronounce internees?
Say in-ter-NEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈniz/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈniːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in internees?
Internees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEEZ). Broken into parts: in · ter · NEEZ.
Is internees 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 /ˌɪntəˈniːz/ (in-tuh-NEEZ).