How to pronounce interdigital
Say it like in-ter-DIJ-uh-tul. Interdigital has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIJ).
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- in
- ter
- DIJ
- uh
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interdigital 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.
- DIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interdigital
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-tuh-DIJ-uh-tul.
What does interdigital mean?
- Between the fingers or toes.
Where does interdigital come from?
From inter- + digital.
Questions about saying interdigital
How do you pronounce interdigital?
Say in-ter-DIJ-uh-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈdɪdʒətəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈdɪdʒətəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interdigital?
Interdigital has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIJ). Broken into parts: in · ter · DIJ · uh · tul.
Is interdigital 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 /ˌɪntəˈdɪdʒətəl/ (in-tuh-DIJ-uh-tul).