How to pronounce intervale
Say it like IN-ter-vayl. Intervale has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- vayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intervale pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vaylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of intervale
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tuh-vayl.
What does intervale mean?
- An alluvial terrace or plain.
Questions about saying intervale
How do you pronounce intervale?
Say IN-ter-vayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntərveɪl/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəveɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intervale?
Intervale has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · vayl.
Is intervale 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 /ˈɪntəveɪl/ (IN-tuh-vayl).