How to pronounce intervening
Say it like in-ter-VEE-ning. Intervening has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEE).
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- in
- ter
- VEE
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intervening 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.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of intervening
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-VEE-ning.
What does intervening mean?
- intervention; mediation
- That intervenes or mediates.
- Falling between two periods or events.
- Located physically between two things or places.
- present participle and gerund of intervene How to pronounce intervene
Words that rhyme with intervening
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Questions about saying intervening
How do you pronounce intervening?
Say in-ter-VEE-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈvinɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈviːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intervening?
Intervening has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEE). Broken into parts: in · ter · VEE · ning.
Is intervening 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 /ˌɪntəˈviːnɪŋ/ (in-tuh-VEE-ning).