How to pronounce intestines
Say it like in-TES-tunz. Intestines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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- in
- TES
- tunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intestines 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.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intestines
American and British speakers say intestines in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtɛstənz/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈtɛstənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TES-tunz.
What does intestines mean?
- plural of intestine How to pronounce intestine
Questions about saying intestines
How do you pronounce intestines?
Say in-TES-tunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɛstənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtɛstənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intestines?
Intestines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: in · TES · tunz.
Do Americans and Brits say intestines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtɛstənz/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈtɛstənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.