How to pronounce internships
Say it like IN-tern-ships. Internships has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- tern
- ships
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Internships 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.
- shipsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of internships
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tun-ships.
What does internships mean?
- plural of internship How to pronounce internship
Questions about saying internships
How do you pronounce internships?
Say IN-tern-ships. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚnˌʃɪps/. In British English it is /ˈɪntənˌʃɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in internships?
Internships has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · tern · ships.
Is internships 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 /ˈɪntənˌʃɪps/ (IN-tun-ships).