How to Pronounce "intermittent"
word
ˌɪntɝˈmɪtənt
in-ter-MIT-uhnt
ˌɪntəmˈɪtənt
in-tuh-MIT-uhnt
Definition
Happening at irregular intervals; something that starts, stops, and starts again rather than continuing steadily.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪntɝˈmɪtənt
British English
ˌɪntəmˈɪtənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ter-MIT-uhnt
UK
in-tuh-MIT-uhnt
Listen in Context
The weather forecast says we'll have intermittent showers today.
He had intermittent pain in his knee.
Our intermittent internet connection makes it hard to work.
She's on an intermittent fasting diet to improve her health.