How to pronounce intramural
Say it like in-truh-MYUUR-ul. Intramural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MYUUR).
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- in
- truh
- MYUUR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intramural 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.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intramural
American and British speakers say intramural in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntrəˈmjʊrəl/ in the US and /ˌɪntrəˈmjʊrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-truh-MYUUR-ul.
What does intramural mean?
- Within the walls; within one institution, particularly a school.“Intramural sports involve teams that are all within the same school.”
- Within the substance of the walls of an organ.“intramural pregnancy”
- A (usually sports) competition between teams belonging to the same school.
Where does intramural come from?
From Latin intramuralis, from intra (“within”) + muralis (“of a wall”).
Words that rhyme with intramural
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intramural.
Questions about saying intramural
How do you pronounce intramural?
Say in-truh-MYUUR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntrəˈmjʊrəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntrəˈmjʊrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intramural?
Intramural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MYUUR). Broken into parts: in · truh · MYUUR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say intramural the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntrəˈmjʊrəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪntrəˈmjʊrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.