How to pronounce intrastate
Say it like in-truh-STAYT. Intrastate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAYT).
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- in
- truh
- STAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intrastate 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.
- STAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of intrastate
American and British speakers say intrastate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntrəˈsteɪt/ in the US and /ˌɪntrəˈsteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-truh-STAYT.
What does intrastate mean?
- Within a sovereign state or country.“Intrastate war is now the dominant form of military conflict in international politics.”
- Within a state.“This isn't an interstate highway so it must be only an intrastate road.”
- A highway completely within a state (not an interstate).
Where does intrastate come from?
From intra- + state.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with intrastate
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Questions about saying intrastate
How do you pronounce intrastate?
Say in-truh-STAYT. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntrəˈsteɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɪntrəˈsteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intrastate?
Intrastate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAYT). Broken into parts: in · truh · STAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say intrastate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntrəˈsteɪt/ and the British form is /ˌɪntrəˈsteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.