How to Pronounce Intern

To pronounce "intern", say INT-ern — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈtɜːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɪnˈtɜːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “intern”

"intern" has 2 syllables: int-ern.

What does intern mean?

noun

  1. A person who is interned, forcibly or voluntarily.

verb

  1. To imprison somebody, usually without trial.

    “The US government interned thousands of Japanese-Americans during World War II.”

  2. To internalize.

adjective

  1. Internal.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intern"?▾

"Intern" has 2 syllables: int · ern.

What is the IPA transcription of "intern"?▾

The IPA transcription of "intern" is /ɪnˈtɜːn/.

What does "intern" mean?▾

Intern: A person who is interned, forcibly or voluntarily.

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