How to Pronounce Inter

To pronounce "inter", say INT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inter”

"inter" has 2 syllables: int-er. It rhymes with infer and concur, if that helps it stick.

What does inter mean?

verb

  1. To bury in a grave.
  2. To confine, as in a prison.

Synonyms

buryentombinearthinhume

Antonyms

dig updisentombdisinterexhumeunearth

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Words that rhyme with inter

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inferconcurstirdeferincurtransferslurspurdemurcurburrconnoisseur

Related words

buryentombunderbetweenentrebreakacrosswithin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inter"?▾

"Inter" has 2 syllables: int · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "inter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inter" is /ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)/.

What does "inter" mean?▾

Inter: To bury in a grave.

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