How to pronounce intromission
Say it like in-truh-MISH-un. Intromission has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MISH).
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- in
- truh
- MISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intromission 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.
- MISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intromission
American and British speakers say intromission in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntrəˈmɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪntrəˈmɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-truh-MISH-un.
What does intromission mean?
- The state of being allowed to enter; admittance
- The act of allowing to enter; admission
- Putting one thing into another; introduction (into); insertion
Where does intromission come from?
From Medieval Latin intrōmissiō, intrōmissiōn- (“introduction, admission; usurpation”), intro- (“into”) + missiō (“sending”), from Latin intrōmissus (“sent in, introduced, let in, admitted”), perfect passive participle of intrōmittō (“send in, let in”).
Words that rhyme with intromission
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intromission.
Questions about saying intromission
How do you pronounce intromission?
Say in-truh-MISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntrəˈmɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪntrəˈmɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intromission?
Intromission has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MISH). Broken into parts: in · truh · MISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say intromission the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntrəˈmɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪntrəˈmɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.