How to pronounce intinction
Say it like in-TINGK-shun. Intinction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TINGK).
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- in
- TINGK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intinction 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.
- TINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intinction
American and British speakers say intinction in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈtɪŋkʃən/ in the US and /ɪnˈtɪŋkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TINGK-shun.
What does intinction mean?
- The act of steeping or soaking the bread (or 'body' of Christ) in the wine (or 'blood' of Christ) so the communicant may receive both aspects of the Eucharist simultaneously.
Where does intinction come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin intinctiō, from intingere (“to dip in”).
Words that rhyme with intinction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intinction.
Questions about saying intinction
How do you pronounce intinction?
Say in-TINGK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɪŋkʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɪŋkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intinction?
Intinction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TINGK). Broken into parts: in · TINGK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say intinction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈtɪŋkʃən/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtɪŋkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.