How to pronounce intrinsically
Say it like in-TRIN-sih-kuh-lee. Intrinsically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIN).
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- in
- TRIN
- sih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intrinsically 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.
- TRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intrinsically
American and British speakers say intrinsically in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtrɪnsɪkəli/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈtrɪnsɪkəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TRIN-sih-kuh-lee.
What does intrinsically mean?
- In an intrinsic manner; internally; essentially.
- Necessarily
Where does intrinsically come from?
From intrinsic + -ally.
Questions about saying intrinsically
How do you pronounce intrinsically?
Say in-TRIN-sih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtrɪnsɪkəli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtrɪnsɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intrinsically?
Intrinsically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIN). Broken into parts: in · TRIN · sih · kuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say intrinsically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtrɪnsɪkəli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈtrɪnsɪkəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.