How To Pronounce Intertwine
intertwine
In British English, intertwine is pronounced /ˌɪn.təˈtwaɪn/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌɪ̃n.təʴˈtʷw̥a͠ɪn]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˌɪn.t̯ɚˈtwaɪn/.
Intertwine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Intertwine has three syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the third syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is ooO, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Intertwine
Questions About Intertwine
How do you pronounce intertwine in British English?
In British English, intertwine is pronounced /ˌɪn.təˈtwaɪn/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌɪ̃n.təʴˈtʷw̥a͠ɪn].
How do you pronounce intertwine in American English?
In American English, intertwine is pronounced /ˌɪn.t̯ɚˈtwaɪn/.
How many syllables are in intertwine?
Intertwine has three syllables, /ɪn/ + /tə/ + /twaɪn/.
Where is the stress in intertwine?
The main stress is on the third syllable, /twaɪn/.
Do British and American English pronounce intertwine the same way?
No. British English has /ˌɪn.təˈtwaɪn/ and American English has /ˌɪn.t̯ɚˈtwaɪn/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern ooO
Nearby Words
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