How to pronounce intershell
Say it like IN-ter-shel. Intershell has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- shel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intershell 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- shelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of intershell
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tuh-shel.
What does intershell mean?
- Between shells.
- The layer between two stellar shells, particularly between the hydrogen and helium shells.
Where does intershell come from?
From inter- + shell.
Questions about saying intershell
How do you pronounce intershell?
Say IN-ter-shel. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚˌʃɛl/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəˌʃɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intershell?
Intershell has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · shel.
Is intershell 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 /ˈɪntəˌʃɛl/ (IN-tuh-shel).