How to pronounce interesting
Say it like IN-truh-sting. Interesting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- truh
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interesting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of interesting
American and British speakers say interesting in essentially the same way: /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɪntrɪstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-trih-sting.
What does interesting mean?
- arousing or holding the attention
Where does interesting come from?
From interest + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying interesting
How do you pronounce interesting?
Say IN-truh-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɪntrɪstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interesting?
Interesting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · truh · sting.
Do Americans and Brits say interesting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɪntrɪstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.