How to pronounce interferons
Say it like in-ter-FIR-onz. Interferons has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIR).
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- in
- ter
- FIR
- onz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interferons 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.
- onzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of interferons
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-tuh-FIR-onz.
What does interferons mean?
- plural of interferon How to pronounce interferon
Questions about saying interferons
How do you pronounce interferons?
Say in-ter-FIR-onz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈfɪrɑnz/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈfɪrɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interferons?
Interferons has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIR). Broken into parts: in · ter · FIR · onz.
Is interferons 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 /ˌɪntəˈfɪrɒnz/ (in-tuh-FIR-onz).