How to pronounce interlapidate
Say it like in-ter-LAP-ih-dayt. Interlapidate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAP).
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- in
- ter
- LAP
- ih
- dayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interlapidate 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.
- LAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- daytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of interlapidate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-LAP-ih-dayt.
What does interlapidate mean?
- To fit in between each other like stones in a building.
Where does interlapidate come from?
From inter- + Latin lapid- (“stone”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix), after interfoliate.
Questions about saying interlapidate
How do you pronounce interlapidate?
Say in-ter-LAP-ih-dayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈlæpɪdeɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈlæpɪdeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interlapidate?
Interlapidate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAP). Broken into parts: in · ter · LAP · ih · dayt.
Is interlapidate 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 /ˌɪntəˈlæpɪdeɪt/ (in-tuh-LAP-ih-dayt).