How to pronounce intertidal
Say it like in-ter-TY-dul. Intertidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY).
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- in
- ter
- TY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intertidal 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.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intertidal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-TY-dul.
What does intertidal mean?
- Pertaining to the part of a shore between the high water and the low water.
- An intertidal zone or an organism that inhabits such a zone
Where does intertidal come from?
From inter- + tidal.
Words that rhyme with intertidal
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Questions about saying intertidal
How do you pronounce intertidal?
Say in-ter-TY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈtaɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈtaɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intertidal?
Intertidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY). Broken into parts: in · ter · TY · dul.
Is intertidal 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 /ˌɪntəˈtaɪdəl/ (in-tuh-TY-dul).