How to pronounce interchangeable
Say it like in-ter-CHAYN-juh-bul. Interchangeable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHAYN).
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- in
- ter
- CHAYN
- juh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interchangeable 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- CHAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interchangeable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-CHAYN-juh-bul.
What does interchangeable mean?
- Freely substitutable; that may be swapped at will.“Eli Whitney's development of interchangeable parts was a breakthrough for modern manufacturing. Prior to that, each part had to be made custom.”
- Following each other in alternate succession; alternating.
- Anything that can be interchanged; a substitute.
Where does interchangeable come from?
From interchange + -able.
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Words that rhyme with interchangeable
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Questions about saying interchangeable
How do you pronounce interchangeable?
Say in-ter-CHAYN-juh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interchangeable?
Interchangeable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHAYN). Broken into parts: in · ter · CHAYN · juh · bul.
Is interchangeable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪntəˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/ (in-tuh-CHAYN-juh-bul).