How to pronounce intertwingle
Say it like in-ter-TWING-gul. Intertwingle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TWING).
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- in
- ter
- TWING
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intertwingle 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- TWINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intertwingle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-TWING-gul.
What does intertwingle mean?
- To confuse or entangle together; to enmesh, to muddle.
- Of documents, information, etc.: to interconnect or interrelate in a complex way.
Words that rhyme with intertwingle
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Questions about saying intertwingle
How do you pronounce intertwingle?
Say in-ter-TWING-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntərˈtwɪŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈtwɪŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intertwingle?
Intertwingle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TWING). Broken into parts: in · ter · TWING · gul.
Is intertwingle 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 /ˌɪntəˈtwɪŋɡəl/ (in-tuh-TWING-gul).