How to pronounce intimately
Say it like IN-tuh-mut-lee. Intimately has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- tuh
- mut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intimately pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intimately
American and British speakers say intimately in essentially the same way: /ˈɪntəmətli/ in the US and /ˈɪntəmətli/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-tuh-mut-lee.
What does intimately mean?
- In an intimate manner.
Where does intimately come from?
From intimate + -ly.
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Questions about saying intimately
How do you pronounce intimately?
Say IN-tuh-mut-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntəmətli/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəmətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intimately?
Intimately has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · tuh · mut · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say intimately the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪntəmətli/ and the British form is /ˈɪntəmətli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.