How to Pronounce "intermediary"
word
ˌɪnɝˈmidiɛɹi/, /ˌɪntɝˈmidiɛɹi
in-ter-MEE-dee-er-ee
ˌɪntəmˈiːdiːəɹi
in-tuh-MEE-dee-uh-ree
Definition
A person or organization that acts as a link between two other parties, helping them communicate or do business.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnɝˈmidiɛɹi/, /ˌɪntɝˈmidiɛɹi
British English
ˌɪntəmˈiːdiːəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ter-MEE-dee-er-ee
UK
in-tuh-MEE-dee-uh-ree
Listen in Context
The company used an intermediary to communicate with their new partner.
She acted as an intermediary during the negotiations.
Banks often serve as an intermediary between buyers and sellers.
We need an intermediary to help us sort out this dispute.