How to Pronounce Internecine

To pronounce "internecine", say INT-ern-ec-in-e — 5 syllables, IPA /-sɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/-sɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “internecine”

"internecine" has 5 syllables: int-ern-ec-in-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does internecine mean?

adjective

  1. Mutually destructive; most often applied to warfare.

    “Internecine strife in Gaza claimed its most senior victim yesterday.”

  2. Characterized by struggle within a group, usually applied to an ethnic or familial relationship.

    “The Mongol people were plagued by internecine conflict until Genghis Khan unified them.”

Words that rhyme with internecine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

bloodyinternalfierceferociousdomesticintestinepost-kinetictruculent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "internecine"?▾

"Internecine" has 5 syllables: int · ern · ec · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "internecine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "internecine" is /-sɪn/.

What does "internecine" mean?▾

Internecine: Mutually destructive; most often applied to warfare.

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