How to pronounce interconnect
Say it like in-ter-kuh-NEKT. Interconnect has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEKT).
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- in
- ter
- kuh
- NEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interconnect 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of interconnect
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-kuh-NEKT.
What does interconnect mean?
- To connect to one another.“The Internet interconnects a set of networks.”
- An interconnection.
Where does interconnect come from?
From inter- + connect.
Words that rhyme with interconnect
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Questions about saying interconnect
How do you pronounce interconnect?
Say in-ter-kuh-NEKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚkəˈnɛkt/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəkəˈnɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interconnect?
Interconnect has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEKT). Broken into parts: in · ter · kuh · NEKT.
Is interconnect 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 /ˌɪntəkəˈnɛkt/ (in-tuh-kuh-NEKT).