How to pronounce interventionists
Say it like in-ter-VEN-shuh-nists. Interventionists has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEN).
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- in
- ter
- VEN
- shuh
- nists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interventionists 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.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of interventionists
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-VEN-shuh-nists.
What does interventionists mean?
- plural of interventionist How to pronounce interventionist
Questions about saying interventionists
How do you pronounce interventionists?
Say in-ter-VEN-shuh-nists. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈvɛnʃənɪsts/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈvɛnʃənɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interventionists?
Interventionists has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEN). Broken into parts: in · ter · VEN · shuh · nists.
Is interventionists 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 /ˌɪntəˈvɛnʃənɪsts/ (in-tuh-VEN-shuh-nists).