How to pronounce interlard
Say it like in-ter-LARD. Interlard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LARD).
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- in
- ter
- LARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interlard 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.
- LARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of interlard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-LAHD.
What does interlard mean?
- To embellish or vary (something) by interspersing or mixing another thing with it; also, to intersperse or mix (something) into another thing to embellish or vary it; to interweave, to mingle.
Where does interlard come from?
The noun is derived from Late Middle English interlarde (“abdominal fat”), from interlarden (verb) (see above).
Words that rhyme with interlard
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Questions about saying interlard
How do you pronounce interlard?
Say in-ter-LARD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntərˈlɑrd/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈlɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interlard?
Interlard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LARD). Broken into parts: in · ter · LARD.
Is interlard 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 /ɪntəˈlɑːd/ (in-tuh-LAHD).