How to pronounce "internation" in English
in·ter·na·tion
Hear native speakers say internation in context across real video clips
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “internation”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
in
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ter
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
na
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
tion
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "internation" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "internation is" sounds like "internation-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "internation" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Shifts primary stress to the syllable immediately preceding "-tion".
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“very uh compellent case for that um however given that um I I recently completed and successfully defended a thesis for my masters uh in internation”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“treats the pro evidence rule you're not alone the United States convention on contracts for the internation International sale of goods known as the”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“held accountable for their actions this me AI systems have to be properly regulated to follow ethical principles this requires government and internation”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“for us so I think internation I think things are the world is collapsing continues to collapse”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“City and Scarlet I think we should make a distinction we don't know yet if it's a domestic or an internation we don't know a lot of things right now what we”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“not much clear at the moment I don't know how how much they asking for the aid from the internation or what kind of you know internation at and just coming”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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very uh compellent case for that um however given that um I I recently completed and successfully defended a thesis for my masters uh in internation
Hear it in context: “internation”
19 clipsThe English word “internation”. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (in · ter · na · tion). Grammatically, “internation” functions as a adjective. SayItVid indexes 19 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “internation” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University, YaleCourses, TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @90:12
“Russia um however its own internal corruption I think all of you made a very uh compellent case for that um however given that um I I recently completed and successfully defended a thesis for my masters uh in internation completed and successfully defended a thesis for my masters uh in internation”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @7:34
“extrinsic evidence as to the tool shed deal if you're frustrated by how the UCC treats the pro evidence rule you're not alone the United States convention on contracts for the internation International sale of goods known as the contracts for the internation International sale of goods known as the”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @4:27
“responsible for their actions AI systems lack morals which means they can't be held accountable for their actions this me AI systems have to be properly regulated to follow ethical principles this requires government and internation regulated to follow ethical principles this requires government and internation”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @1:04
“coming to States we also have our first client in China which is very exciting for us so I think internation I think things are the world is collapsing continues to collapse continues to collapse”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @1:22
“the dates do matter April 19th is the date of the Oklahoma City Bo Oklahoma City and Scarlet I think we should make a distinction we don't know yet if it's a domestic or an internation we don't know a lot of things right now what we a domestic or an internation we don't know a lot of things right now what we”
Definition & Meaning: “internation”
- Between nations; international.
Example Sentences (2)
- “very uh compellent case for that um however given that um I I recently completed and successfully defended a thesis for my masters uh in internation”
- “treats the pro evidence rule you're not alone the United States convention on contracts for the internation International sale of goods known as the”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “internation”
- Syllables:
- in · ter · na · tion
- Hear it in context
- internation
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"internation" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "internation" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about internation
How many syllables are in “internation”?
“internation” has 4 syllables: in · ter · na · tion.
What does “internation” mean?
Between nations; international.
How can I hear “internation” used in real sentences?
This page has 19 real-world video examples of “internation” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “internation”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].