How to pronounce interanimate
Say it like in-tuh-RAN-ih-mut. Interanimate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAN).
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- in
- tuh
- RAN
- ih
- mut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interanimate 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.
- RANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interanimate
American and British speakers say interanimate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntəˈrænɪmət/ in the US and /ˌɪntəˈrænɪmət/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-tuh-RAN-ih-mut.
What does interanimate mean?
- Occurring as or involving interactions between separate consciousnesses.
- Mutually affecting; tending to interanimate.
- To animate or inspire mutually.
Where does interanimate come from?
From inter- + animate.
Words that rhyme with interanimate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of interanimate.
Questions about saying interanimate
How do you pronounce interanimate?
Say in-tuh-RAN-ih-mut. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˈrænɪmət/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈrænɪmət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interanimate?
Interanimate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAN). Broken into parts: in · tuh · RAN · ih · mut.
Do Americans and Brits say interanimate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntəˈrænɪmət/ and the British form is /ˌɪntəˈrænɪmət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.