How to pronounce intertribal
Say it like in-ter-TRY-bul. Intertribal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRY).
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- in
- ter
- TRY
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intertribal 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.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intertribal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-TRY-bul.
What does intertribal mean?
- Between tribes.
Where does intertribal come from?
From inter- + tribal.
Words that rhyme with intertribal
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Questions about saying intertribal
How do you pronounce intertribal?
Say in-ter-TRY-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈtraɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈtraɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intertribal?
Intertribal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRY). Broken into parts: in · ter · TRY · bul.
Is intertribal 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 /ˌɪntəˈtraɪbəl/ (in-tuh-TRY-bul).