How to pronounce interns
Say it like IN-ternz. Interns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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US American/ˈɪntɚnz/IN-ternz
UK British/ˈɪntənz/IN-tunz
- IN
- ternz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interns 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.
- ternzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of interns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tunz.
What does interns mean?
noun
- plural of intern How to pronounce intern
Questions about saying interns
How do you pronounce interns?
Say IN-ternz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚnz/. In British English it is /ˈɪntənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interns?
Interns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ternz.
Is interns 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 /ˈɪntənz/ (IN-tunz).