How to pronounce intervenes
Say it like in-ter-VEENZ. Intervenes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEENZ).
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- in
- ter
- VEENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intervenes 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.
- VEENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intervenes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-VEENZ.
What does intervenes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of intervene How to pronounce intervene
Words that rhyme with intervenes
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Questions about saying intervenes
How do you pronounce intervenes?
Say in-ter-VEENZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈvinz/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈviːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intervenes?
Intervenes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEENZ). Broken into parts: in · ter · VEENZ.
Is intervenes 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 /ˌɪntəˈviːnz/ (in-tuh-VEENZ).