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How to pronounce into

into
/ˈɪntuː/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ɪntə/.

Into, 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.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.

In a sentence

A burglar broke into the bank last night.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce into?

Into is pronounced /ˈɪntuː/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ɪntə/, is also used.

How many syllables are in into?

Into has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in into?

The first syllable: /ˈɪntuː/.

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