How to pronounce intrauterine
Say it like in-truh-YOO-tuh-rin. Intrauterine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YOO).
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- in
- truh
- YOO
- tuh
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intrauterine 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.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of intrauterine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-truh-YOO-tuh-rin.
What does intrauterine mean?
- Located or taking place inside the uterus.
Where does intrauterine come from?
From intra- + uterine.
Questions about saying intrauterine
How do you pronounce intrauterine?
Say in-truh-YOO-tuh-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntrəˈjutərɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɪntrəˈjuːtərɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intrauterine?
Intrauterine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YOO). Broken into parts: in · truh · YOO · tuh · rin.
Is intrauterine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪntrəˈjuːtərɪn/ (in-truh-YOO-tuh-rin).