How to Pronounce Intercalated

To pronounce "intercalated", say INT-erc-al-at-ed — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

INT-erc-al-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “intercalated”

"intercalated" has 5 syllables: int-erc-al-at-ed.

What does intercalated mean?

verb

  1. To insert an extra leap day into a calendar in order to maintain synchrony with natural phenomena.
  2. To insert an extra month into a calendar for the same purpose. The Hebrew calendar has such a month.

adjective

  1. Interleaved, formed in distinctly alternating layers.

Related words

interbeddedinterspersedinterlayeredalternantintercolumniatedcrossbeddedlaminatedimbricated

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How many syllables are in "intercalated"?▾

"Intercalated" has 5 syllables: int · erc · al · at · ed.

What does "intercalated" mean?▾

Intercalated: To insert an extra leap day into a calendar in order to maintain synchrony with natural phenomena.

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