How to pronounce internment
Say it like in-TURN-munt. Internment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TURN).
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- in
- TURN
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Internment 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.
- TURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of internment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-TURN-munt.
What does internment mean?
- The state of being imprisoned, usually without trial.
Where does internment come from?
From intern + -ment.
Words that rhyme with internment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of internment.
Questions about saying internment
How do you pronounce internment?
Say in-TURN-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɝnmənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɜːnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in internment?
Internment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TURN). Broken into parts: in · TURN · munt.
Is internment 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 /ɪnˈtɜːnmənt/ (in-TURN-munt).