To pronounce "intercalation", say INT-erc-al-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
intercalation
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INT-erc-al-at-ion
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"intercalation" has 5 syllables: int-erc-al-at-ion.
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"Intercalation" has 5 syllables: int · erc · al · at · ion.
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