How to pronounce intranasal
Say it like in-truh-NAY-zul. Intranasal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- in
- truh
- NAY
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intranasal 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.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intranasal
American and British speakers say intranasal in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntrəˈneɪzəl/ in the US and /ˌɪntrəˈneɪzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-truh-NAY-zul.
What does intranasal mean?
- Within the nose.
- Taken through the nose.“an intranasal vaccine”
Where does intranasal come from?
From intra- + nasal.
Words that rhyme with intranasal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intranasal.
Questions about saying intranasal
How do you pronounce intranasal?
Say in-truh-NAY-zul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntrəˈneɪzəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntrəˈneɪzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intranasal?
Intranasal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: in · truh · NAY · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say intranasal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntrəˈneɪzəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪntrəˈneɪzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.