How to pronounce intervocalic
Say it like in-ter-voh-KAL-ik. Intervocalic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAL).
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- in
- ter
- voh
- KAL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intervocalic 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.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of intervocalic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-tuh-voh-KAL-ik.
What does intervocalic mean?
- Existing or occurring between vowels.
Where does intervocalic come from?
From inter- + vocalic.
Words that rhyme with intervocalic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intervocalic.
Questions about saying intervocalic
How do you pronounce intervocalic?
Say in-ter-voh-KAL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntərvoʊˈkælɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəvəʊˈkælɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intervocalic?
Intervocalic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAL). Broken into parts: in · ter · voh · KAL · ik.
Is intervocalic 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 /ˌɪntəvəʊˈkælɪk/ (in-tuh-voh-KAL-ik).