How to pronounce interleaves
Say it like in-ter-LEEVZ. Interleaves has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEVZ).
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- in
- ter
- LEEVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interleaves 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.
- LEEVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of interleaves
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-LEEVZ.
What does interleaves mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of interleave How to pronounce interleave
- plural of interleave How to pronounce interleave
Words that rhyme with interleaves
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of interleaves.
Questions about saying interleaves
How do you pronounce interleaves?
Say in-ter-LEEVZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈlivz/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈliːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interleaves?
Interleaves has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEVZ). Broken into parts: in · ter · LEEVZ.
Is interleaves 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 /ˌɪntəˈliːvz/ (in-tuh-LEEVZ).