How to pronounce intervenor
Say it like in-ter-VEE-ner. Intervenor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEE).
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- in
- ter
- VEE
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intervenor 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of intervenor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-VEE-nuh.
What does intervenor mean?
- One who intervenes, especially in a legal sense.
Where does intervenor come from?
From intervene + -or.
Words that rhyme with intervenor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intervenor.
Questions about saying intervenor
How do you pronounce intervenor?
Say in-ter-VEE-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈvinɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈviːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intervenor?
Intervenor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEE). Broken into parts: in · ter · VEE · ner.
Is intervenor 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 /ˌɪntəˈviːnə/ (in-tuh-VEE-nuh).