How to pronounce intertragic
Say it like in-ter-TRAJ-ik. Intertragic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAJ).
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- in
- ter
- TRAJ
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intertragic 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.
- TRAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of intertragic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-TRAJ-ik.
What does intertragic mean?
- Between the tragus and the antitragus of the external ear.“intertragic notch”
Where does intertragic come from?
From inter- + tragus + -ic.
Words that rhyme with intertragic
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Questions about saying intertragic
How do you pronounce intertragic?
Say in-ter-TRAJ-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈtrædʒɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈtrædʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intertragic?
Intertragic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAJ). Broken into parts: in · ter · TRAJ · ik.
Is intertragic 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 /ˌɪntəˈtrædʒɪk/ (in-tuh-TRAJ-ik).