How to pronounce intertriginous
Say it like in-ter-TRIJ-ih-nus. Intertriginous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRIJ).
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- in
- ter
- TRIJ
- ih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intertriginous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intertriginous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-TRIJ-ih-nus.
What does intertriginous mean?
- Of, relating to, affected by, or predisposed to intertrigo.“Intertriginous areas include the armpit, the upper thighs and genitals, skin folds of the breasts, and between fingers and toes.”
Where does intertriginous come from?
From Latin intertrīgō, intertrīgin(is) + -ous.
Words that rhyme with intertriginous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intertriginous.
Questions about saying intertriginous
How do you pronounce intertriginous?
Say in-ter-TRIJ-ih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ɪntərˈtrɪdʒɪnəs/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈtrɪdʒɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intertriginous?
Intertriginous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRIJ). Broken into parts: in · ter · TRIJ · ih · nus.
Is intertriginous 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 /ɪntəˈtrɪdʒɪnəs/ (in-tuh-TRIJ-ih-nus).