How to pronounce interjacent
Say it like in-ter-JAY-sunt. Interjacent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JAY).
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- in
- ter
- JAY
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interjacent 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.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interjacent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-JAY-sunt.
What does interjacent mean?
- Situated between; lying among.
Where does interjacent come from?
From Latin inter- (“between”) + jacēre (“to lie down”).
Words that rhyme with interjacent
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Questions about saying interjacent
How do you pronounce interjacent?
Say in-ter-JAY-sunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntərˈdʒeɪsənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈdʒeɪsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interjacent?
Interjacent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JAY). Broken into parts: in · ter · JAY · sunt.
Is interjacent 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 /ˌɪntəˈdʒeɪsənt/ (in-tuh-JAY-sunt).