How to pronounce internet
Say it like IN-ter-net. Internet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- net
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Internet 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 "er" in butter.
- netGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of internet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tuh-net.
What does internet mean?
- a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
Where does internet come from?
The noun is a variant of Internet.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying internet
How do you pronounce internet?
Say IN-ter-net. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in internet?
Internet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · net.
Is internet 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 /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ (IN-tuh-net).