How to pronounce interjacency
Say it like in-ter-JAY-sun-see. Interjacency has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce interjacency. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- in
- ter
- JAY
- sun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interjacency 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- JAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of interjacency
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-JAY-sun-see.
What does interjacency mean?
- The quality of being interjacent.
- Something that lies between.
Words that rhyme with interjacency
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of interjacency.
Questions about saying interjacency
How do you pronounce interjacency?
Say in-ter-JAY-sun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntərˈdʒeɪsənsi/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈdʒeɪsənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interjacency?
Interjacency has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JAY). Broken into parts: in · ter · JAY · sun · see.
Is interjacency 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 /ˌɪntəˈdʒeɪsənsi/ (in-tuh-JAY-sun-see).