How to pronounce intervallum
Say it like in-ter-VAL-um. Intervallum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAL).
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- in
- ter
- VAL
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intervallum 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.
- VALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intervallum
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-VAL-um.
What does intervallum mean?
- The gap between an outer rampart and the fortress it surrounds.
Where does intervallum come from?
Borrowed from Latin intervallum.
Words that rhyme with intervallum
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Questions about saying intervallum
How do you pronounce intervallum?
Say in-ter-VAL-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntərˈvæləm/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈvæləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intervallum?
Intervallum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAL). Broken into parts: in · ter · VAL · um.
Is intervallum 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 /ˌɪntəˈvæləm/ (in-tuh-VAL-um).