How to pronounce intersyllabic
Say it like in-ter-suh-LAB-uk. Intersyllabic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAB).
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- in
- ter
- suh
- LAB
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intersyllabic 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intersyllabic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-suh-LAB-uk.
What does intersyllabic mean?
- Between syllables.
Where does intersyllabic come from?
From inter- + syllabic.
Questions about saying intersyllabic
How do you pronounce intersyllabic?
Say in-ter-suh-LAB-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚsəˈlæbək/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəsəˈlæbək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intersyllabic?
Intersyllabic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAB). Broken into parts: in · ter · suh · LAB · uk.
Is intersyllabic 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 /ˌɪntəsəˈlæbək/ (in-tuh-suh-LAB-uk).