How to pronounce intertrigo
Say it like in-ter-TRY-goh. Intertrigo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRY).
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- in
- ter
- TRY
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intertrigo 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.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of intertrigo
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-tuh-TRY-goh.
What does intertrigo mean?
- Chafing or dermatitis occurring between two folds of skin.
Where does intertrigo come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin intertrīgō.
Questions about saying intertrigo
How do you pronounce intertrigo?
Say in-ter-TRY-goh. The American pronunciation is /ɪntərˈtraɪɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈtraɪɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intertrigo?
Intertrigo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRY). Broken into parts: in · ter · TRY · goh.
Is intertrigo 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 /ɪntəˈtraɪɡəʊ/ (in-tuh-TRY-goh).