How to pronounce interlake
Say it like IN-ter-layk. Interlake has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- layk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interlake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- laykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of interlake
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tuh-layk.
What does interlake mean?
- Between lakes.
Where does interlake come from?
From inter- + lake.
Questions about saying interlake
How do you pronounce interlake?
Say IN-ter-layk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚˌleɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəˌleɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interlake?
Interlake has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · layk.
Is interlake 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 /ˈɪntəˌleɪk/ (IN-tuh-layk).