How to pronounce interim
Say it like IN-tuh-rum. Interim has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- tuh
- rum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interim 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interim
American and British speakers say interim in essentially the same way: /ˈɪntərəm/ in the US and /ˈɪntərɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-tuh-rim.
What does interim mean?
- the time between one event, process, or period and another“meanwhile the socialists are running the government”
- serving during an intermediate interval of time“an interim agreement”
Where does interim come from?
Borrowed from Latin interim (“meanwhile”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying interim
How do you pronounce interim?
Say IN-tuh-rum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntərəm/. In British English it is /ˈɪntərɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interim?
Interim has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · tuh · rum.
Do Americans and Brits say interim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪntərəm/ and the British form is /ˈɪntərɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.