How to pronounce intervallic
Say it like in-ter-VAL-ik. Intervallic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAL).
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- in
- ter
- VAL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intervallic 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.
- VALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of intervallic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-VAL-ik.
What does intervallic mean?
- Of, or pertaining to, intervals.
Where does intervallic come from?
From intervall(um) + -ic.
Words that rhyme with intervallic
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Questions about saying intervallic
How do you pronounce intervallic?
Say in-ter-VAL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈvælɪk/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈvælɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intervallic?
Intervallic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAL). Broken into parts: in · ter · VAL · ik.
Is intervallic 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 /ɪntəˈvælɪk/ (in-tuh-VAL-ik).