How to pronounce internship
Say it like IN-tern-ship. Internship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- tern
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Internship 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.
- ternKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of internship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tun-ship.
What does internship mean?
- the position of a medical intern
Where does internship come from?
From intern + -ship.
Questions about saying internship
How do you pronounce internship?
Say IN-tern-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚnˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈɪntənˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in internship?
Internship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · tern · ship.
Is internship 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 /ˈɪntənˌʃɪp/ (IN-tun-ship).