How to pronounce intersectionality
Say it like in-ter-sek-shuh-NAL-uh-tee. Intersectionality has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NAL).
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- in
- ter
- sek
- shuh
- NAL
- uh
- tee
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- Unstressed
Intersectionality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- sekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intersectionality
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-tuh-sek-shuh-NAL-ih-tee.
What does intersectionality mean?
- The quality or state of being intersectional, that is, of being characterized by intersection (especially of multiple forms of discrimination).“the intersectionality of these issues”
- The study of (or a sociological methodology of studying) overlapping or intersecting social identities and related systems of oppression, domination, or discrimination.
Where does intersectionality come from?
From intersectional + -ity.
Words that rhyme with intersectionality
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Questions about saying intersectionality
How do you pronounce intersectionality?
Say in-ter-sek-shuh-NAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪntɚˌsɛkʃəˈnæləti/. In British English it is /ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intersectionality?
Intersectionality has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NAL). Broken into parts: in · ter · sek · shuh · NAL · uh · tee.
Is intersectionality 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 /ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti/ (in-tuh-sek-shuh-NAL-ih-tee).