How to pronounce interconnection
Say it like in-ter-kuh-NEK-shun. Interconnection has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEK).
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- in
- ter
- kuh
- NEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interconnection 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.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interconnection
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-kuh-NEK-shun.
What does interconnection mean?
- A connection (physical or logical) between multiple things
- Specifically, a connection between two parts.
- The connecting of renewable-energy systems to the power grid“A dozen states have implemented policies for interconnection.”
Where does interconnection come from?
From inter- + connection.
Words that rhyme with interconnection
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Questions about saying interconnection
How do you pronounce interconnection?
Say in-ter-kuh-NEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚkəˈnɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəkəˈnɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interconnection?
Interconnection has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEK). Broken into parts: in · ter · kuh · NEK · shun.
Is interconnection 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 /ˌɪntəkəˈnɛkʃən/ (in-tuh-kuh-NEK-shun).