How to pronounce intersegment
Say it like in-ter-SEG-munt. Intersegment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEG).
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- in
- ter
- SEG
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intersegment 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.
- SEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intersegment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SEG-munt.
What does intersegment mean?
- Between segments.
- A telescoping section of an ovipositor, between its main segments.
Where does intersegment come from?
From inter- + segment.
Questions about saying intersegment
How do you pronounce intersegment?
Say in-ter-SEG-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈsɛɡmənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈsɛɡmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intersegment?
Intersegment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEG). Broken into parts: in · ter · SEG · munt.
Is intersegment 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 /ˌɪntəˈsɛɡmənt/ (in-tuh-SEG-munt).