How to pronounce interjections
Say it like in-ter-JEK-shunz. Interjections has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEK).
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- in
- ter
- JEK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interjections 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.
- JEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interjections
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-JEK-shunz.
What does interjections mean?
- plural of interjection How to pronounce interjection
Words that rhyme with interjections
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of interjections.
Questions about saying interjections
How do you pronounce interjections?
Say in-ter-JEK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈdʒɛkʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈdʒɛkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interjections?
Interjections has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEK). Broken into parts: in · ter · JEK · shunz.
Is interjections 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 /ˌɪntəˈdʒɛkʃənz/ (in-tuh-JEK-shunz).