How to Pronounce Intramural

To pronounce "intramural", say INTR-am-ur-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

INTR-am-ur-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “intramural”

"intramural" has 4 syllables: intr-am-ur-al. It rhymes with rural and mural, if that helps it stick.

What does intramural mean?

noun

  1. A (usually sports) competition between teams belonging to the same school.

adjective

  1. Within the walls; within one institution, particularly a school.

    “Intramural sports involve teams that are all within the same school.”

  2. Within the substance of the walls of an organ.

    “intramural pregnancy”

Antonyms

extramural

Words that rhyme with intramural

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ruralmuralpluralcruralneuraljuralpleuralguralduralsuraljurelperineural

Related words

intragroupinternalin-housedomesticintermuralintrainstitutionalintraschoolintrasomatic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intramural"?▾

"Intramural" has 4 syllables: intr · am · ur · al.

What does "intramural" mean?▾

Intramural: A (usually sports) competition between teams belonging to the same school.

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