How to pronounce intersperses
Say it like in-ter-SPUR-suz. Intersperses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPUR).
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- in
- ter
- SPUR
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intersperses 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.
- SPURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intersperses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SPUR-suz.
What does intersperses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of intersperse How to pronounce intersperse
Questions about saying intersperses
How do you pronounce intersperses?
Say in-ter-SPUR-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈspɝsəz/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈspɜːsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intersperses?
Intersperses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPUR). Broken into parts: in · ter · SPUR · suz.
Is intersperses 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 /ˌɪntəˈspɜːsəz/ (in-tuh-SPUR-suz).