How to pronounce interacting
Say it like in-tuh-RAK-ting. Interacting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAK).
- in
- tuh
- RAK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interacting 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.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of interacting
American and British speakers say interacting in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntəˈræktɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪntəˈræktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-tuh-RAK-ting.
What does interacting mean?
- Taking part in an interaction.
- present participle and gerund of interact How to pronounce interact
Words that rhyme with interacting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of interacting.
Questions about saying interacting
How do you pronounce interacting?
Say in-tuh-RAK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˈræktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈræktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interacting?
Interacting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAK). Broken into parts: in · tuh · RAK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say interacting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntəˈræktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪntəˈræktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.