How to pronounce interference
Say it like in-ter-FIR-uns. Interference has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIR).
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- in
- ter
- FIR
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interference 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.
- FIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interference
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-FEER-runs.
What does interference mean?
- a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
- the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
- electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
Where does interference come from?
From interfere + -ence.
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Words that rhyme with interference
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Questions about saying interference
How do you pronounce interference?
Say in-ter-FIR-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈfɪrəns/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interference?
Interference has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIR). Broken into parts: in · ter · FIR · uns.
Is interference 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 /ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/ (in-tuh-FEER-runs).