How to pronounce interoceanic
Say it like in-tuh-roh-shee-AN-ik. Interoceanic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AN).
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- in
- tuh
- roh
- shee
- AN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interoceanic 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of interoceanic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-tuh-roh-shee-AN-ik.
What does interoceanic mean?
- Between oceans; connecting two oceans.“We are thinking of building an interoceanic railway.”
Where does interoceanic come from?
First attested in 1850.
Words that rhyme with interoceanic
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Questions about saying interoceanic
How do you pronounce interoceanic?
Say in-tuh-roh-shee-AN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˌroʊʃiˈænɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪntərəʊʃiːˈænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interoceanic?
Interoceanic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AN). Broken into parts: in · tuh · roh · shee · AN · ik.
Is interoceanic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɪntərəʊʃiːˈænɪk/ (in-tuh-roh-shee-AN-ik).