How to pronounce interact
Say it like in-tuh-RAKT. Interact has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAKT).
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- in
- tuh
- RAKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interact pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of interact
American and British speakers say interact in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntəˈrækt/ in the US and /ˌɪntəˈrækt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-tuh-RAKT.
What does interact mean?
- act together or towards others or with others“He should interact more with his colleagues”
Where does interact come from?
From inter- + act.
Words that rhyme with interact
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of interact.
Questions about saying interact
How do you pronounce interact?
Say in-tuh-RAKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˈrækt/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈrækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interact?
Interact has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAKT). Broken into parts: in · tuh · RAKT.
Do Americans and Brits say interact the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntəˈrækt/ and the British form is /ˌɪntəˈrækt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.