How to pronounce interferes
Say it like in-ter-FEERZ. Interferes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEERZ).
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- in
- ter
- FEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interferes 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.
- FEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of interferes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-FEERZ.
What does interferes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of interfere How to pronounce interfere
Words that rhyme with interferes
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Questions about saying interferes
How do you pronounce interferes?
Say in-ter-FEERZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈfɪrz/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈfɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interferes?
Interferes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEERZ). Broken into parts: in · ter · FEERZ.
Is interferes 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 /ˌɪntəˈfɪəz/ (in-tuh-FEERZ).