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How to pronounce international

international
/ɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
5 syllables, stress on the third

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There is a second pronunciation: /ɪnərˈnæʃənəl/.

International, 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.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

In a sentence

He is an interpreter in an international bank.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce international?

International is pronounced /ɪntərˈnæʃənəl/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ɪnərˈnæʃənəl/, is also used.

How many syllables are in international?

International has 5 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in international?

The third syllable: /ɪntərˈnæʃənəl/.

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