How to pronounce interdependent
Say it like in-ter-dih-PEN-dunt. Interdependent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEN).
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- in
- ter
- dih
- PEN
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interdependent 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interdependent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-dih-PEN-dunt.
What does interdependent mean?
- Mutually dependent; reliant on one another.
Where does interdependent come from?
From inter- + dependent.
Words that rhyme with interdependent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of interdependent.
- independent
- defendant
- superintendent
- attendant
- pendant
- descendant
- transcendent
- ascendant
- resplendent
- descendent
Questions about saying interdependent
How do you pronounce interdependent?
Say in-ter-dih-PEN-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚdɪˈpɛndənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interdependent?
Interdependent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEN). Broken into parts: in · ter · dih · PEN · dunt.
Is interdependent 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 /ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənt/ (in-tuh-dih-PEN-dunt).