How to pronounce interlacustrine
Say it like in-ter-LAK-uh-stryne. Interlacustrine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAK).
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- in
- ter
- LAK
- uh
- stryne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interlacustrine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- stryneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of interlacustrine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-LAK-uh-stryne.
What does interlacustrine mean?
- Situated or existing between lakes, especially the Great Lakes of Africa.
Where does interlacustrine come from?
From inter- + lacustrine.
Questions about saying interlacustrine
How do you pronounce interlacustrine?
Say in-ter-LAK-uh-stryne. The American pronunciation is /ɪntɚˈlækʌstraɪn/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈlækʌstraɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interlacustrine?
Interlacustrine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAK). Broken into parts: in · ter · LAK · uh · stryne.
Is interlacustrine 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 /ɪntəˈlækʌstraɪn/ (in-tuh-LAK-uh-stryne).