How to pronounce interleave
Say it like in-ter-LEEV. Interleave has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEV).
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- in
- ter
- LEEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interleave 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.
- LEEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of interleave
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-LEEV.
What does interleave mean?
- To insert (pages, which are normally blank) between the pages of a book.
- To intersperse (something) at regular intervals between the parts of a thing or between items in a group.
- To allocate (things such as successive segments of memory) to different tasks.
- An interleaved or interspersed arrangement.
Where does interleave come from?
From inter- + leave.
Words that rhyme with interleave
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Questions about saying interleave
How do you pronounce interleave?
Say in-ter-LEEV. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈliv/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈliːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interleave?
Interleave has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEV). Broken into parts: in · ter · LEEV.
Is interleave 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 /ˌɪntəˈliːv/ (in-tuh-LEEV).