How to Pronounce "intermittently"
word
ˌɪntɝˈmɪtəntɫi
in-ter-MIT-nt-lee
ˌɪntəmˈɪtəntli
in-tuh-MIT-nt-lee
Definition
If something happens intermittently, it occurs at irregular intervals, starting and stopping repeatedly rather than being constant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪntɝˈmɪtəntɫi
British English
ˌɪntəmˈɪtəntli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ter-MIT-nt-lee
UK
in-tuh-MIT-nt-lee
Listen in Context
It rained intermittently all afternoon.
The lights flashed intermittently during the storm.
He works intermittently because of his health.
We've been losing internet connection intermittently all week.