How to pronounce interdependence
Say it like in-ter-duh-PEN-duns. Interdependence has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEN).
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- in
- ter
- duh
- PEN
- duns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interdependence 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interdependence
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-duh-PEN-duns.
What does interdependence mean?
- The condition of being interdependent.
Where does interdependence come from?
From inter- + dependence.
Words that rhyme with interdependence
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Questions about saying interdependence
How do you pronounce interdependence?
Say in-ter-duh-PEN-duns. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚdəˈpɛndəns/. In British English it is /ˌɪntədəˈpɛndəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interdependence?
Interdependence has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEN). Broken into parts: in · ter · duh · PEN · duns.
Is interdependence 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 /ˌɪntədəˈpɛndəns/ (in-tuh-duh-PEN-duns).