How to Pronounce Intercalary

To pronounce "intercalary", say INT-erc-al-ary — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈtɝː.kə.lɛɹ.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪnˈtɝː.kə.lɛɹ.i/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “intercalary”

"intercalary" has 4 syllables: int-erc-al-ary.

What does intercalary mean?

adjective

  1. Describing a time period inserted between others; leap, (as in leap day, leap month, or leap year)
  2. (by extension) Inserted between other things

Related words

addedinterveninginterimoffheterocystsintercalatoryintercalarintercalative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intercalary"?▾

"Intercalary" has 4 syllables: int · erc · al · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "intercalary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "intercalary" is /ɪnˈtɝː.kə.lɛɹ.i/.

What does "intercalary" mean?▾

Intercalary: Describing a time period inserted between others; leap, (as in leap day, leap month, or leap year)

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