Proper Pronunciation Guide

itinerant

[ɑ͜i tɪn nɚənt]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the initial letter “i,” which is the first syllable, like the name of the letter itself—
    /ɑ͜i/.
  • Pronounce the second syllable like the word “tin” and stress it.
  • Pronounce the letters “er” as the weak R-Vowel
    /ɚ/ .
  • Pronounce the letter “a” as the weak schwa vowel
    /ə/.
  • Use the consonant glide
    /r/ to link from the third to the final syllable—from
    /ɚ/  to
    /ə/.

Practice Sentence:

The group of itinerant musicians traveled across Europe during the summer, playing on street corners and in parks.

Definition:

  • (adjective) Traveling constantly from place to place with no permanent home.

Notes:

See the word “itinerary.”
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