How to pronounce intervolve
Say it like in-ter-VOLV. Intervolve has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOLV).
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- in
- ter
- VOLV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intervolve 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.
- VOLVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of intervolve
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-tuh-VOLV.
What does intervolve mean?
- To involve one with another.
- To twist or coil together.
Where does intervolve come from?
From Latin inter (“between”), from volvere (“to roll”).
Words that rhyme with intervolve
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Questions about saying intervolve
How do you pronounce intervolve?
Say in-ter-VOLV. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈvɑlv/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈvɒlv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intervolve?
Intervolve has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOLV). Broken into parts: in · ter · VOLV.
Is intervolve 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 /ˌɪntəˈvɒlv/ (in-tuh-VOLV).