How to Pronounce "intercontinental"
word
ˌɪntɝˌkɑntəˈnɛntəɫ
in-ter-kahn-tuh-NEN-tuhl
ˌɪntəkˌɒntɪnˈɛntəl
in-tuh-kon-tin-EN-tuhl
Definition
Relating to or happening between continents; connecting or involving two or more continents.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪntɝˌkɑntəˈnɛntəɫ
British English
ˌɪntəkˌɒntɪnˈɛntəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ter-kahn-tuh-NEN-tuhl
UK
in-tuh-kon-tin-EN-tuhl
Listen in Context
We took an intercontinental flight from Europe to Asia.
That company offers intercontinental shipping services.
An intercontinental missile can travel between continents.
I'm exhausted after that intercontinental trip—jet lag is real!