intercourse

/ˈɪntərkɔːrs/

Syllables in·ter·course

Stress IN-ter-course

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

ter

/tər/

er schwa

course

/kɔːrs/

r sound or

Meaning

sexual connection between people; also formal communication or interaction

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(in) + ter=/tər/(butter) + course=/kɔːrs/(course)

Example

The term refers to intimate intercourse between adults.