How to pronounce intestacy
Say it like in-TES-tuh-see. Intestacy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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- in
- TES
- tuh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intestacy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intestacy
American and British speakers say intestacy in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/ in the US and /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TES-tuh-see.
What does intestacy mean?
- The state of being intestate, or of dying without having made a valid will.
Where does intestacy come from?
From intestate + -cy.
Questions about saying intestacy
How do you pronounce intestacy?
Say in-TES-tuh-see. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intestacy?
Intestacy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: in · TES · tuh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say intestacy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.