How to pronounce interisland
Say it like in-tuh-RY-lund. Interisland has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY).
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- in
- tuh
- RY
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interisland 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interisland
American and British speakers say interisland in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntəˈraɪlənd/ in the US and /ˌɪntəˈraɪlənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-tuh-RY-lund.
What does interisland mean?
- Between islands.“interisland shipping”
Where does interisland come from?
From inter- + island.
Words that rhyme with interisland
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of interisland.
Questions about saying interisland
How do you pronounce interisland?
Say in-tuh-RY-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˈraɪlənd/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈraɪlənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interisland?
Interisland has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY). Broken into parts: in · tuh · RY · lund.
Do Americans and Brits say interisland the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntəˈraɪlənd/ and the British form is /ˌɪntəˈraɪlənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.