How to pronounce interface
Say it like IN-ter-fays. Interface has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- fays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interface 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- faysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of interface
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tuh-fays.
What does interface mean?
- (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)
- (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system
- the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other“the interface between chemistry and biology”
Where does interface come from?
From inter- (“between”) + face (“shape, figure, form”).
Questions about saying interface
How do you pronounce interface?
Say IN-ter-fays. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚˌfeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəˌfeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interface?
Interface has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · fays.
Is interface 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 /ˈɪntəˌfeɪs/ (IN-tuh-fays).