How to pronounce interprovincial
Say it like in-ter-proh-VIN-shul. Interprovincial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VIN).
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- in
- ter
- proh
- VIN
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interprovincial 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- VINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interprovincial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-tuh-proh-VIN-shul.
What does interprovincial mean?
- Occurring or existing between provinces
Where does interprovincial come from?
From inter- + provincial.
Questions about saying interprovincial
How do you pronounce interprovincial?
Say in-ter-proh-VIN-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚproʊˈvɪnʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəprəʊˈvɪnʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interprovincial?
Interprovincial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VIN). Broken into parts: in · ter · proh · VIN · shul.
Is interprovincial 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 /ˌɪntəprəʊˈvɪnʃəl/ (in-tuh-proh-VIN-shul).