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How to pronounce intermediate

intermediate
/ɪntərˈmiːdiːɪt/
5 syllables, stress on the third

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There is a second pronunciation: /ɪnərˈmiːdiːɪt/.

Intermediate, sound by sound

/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

In a sentence

My English is at intermediate level.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce intermediate?

Intermediate is pronounced /ɪntərˈmiːdiːɪt/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ɪnərˈmiːdiːɪt/, is also used.

How many syllables are in intermediate?

Intermediate has 5 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in intermediate?

The third syllable: /ɪntərˈmiːdiːɪt/.

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