How to pronounce internists
Say it like in-TUR-nists. Internists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- in
- TUR
- nists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Internists 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.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of internists
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-TUR-nists.
What does internists mean?
- plural of internist How to pronounce internist
Questions about saying internists
How do you pronounce internists?
Say in-TUR-nists. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɝnɪsts/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtɜːnɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in internists?
Internists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: in · TUR · nists.
Is internists 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 /ˌɪnˈtɜːnɪsts/ (in-TUR-nists).