How to pronounce interlocutory
Say it like in-ter-luh-KYOO-tuh-ree. Interlocutory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KYOO).
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- in
- ter
- luh
- KYOO
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interlocutory 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of interlocutory
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-tuh-luh-KYOO-tuh-ree.
What does interlocutory mean?
- Of or pertaining to dialogue or conversation.
- Interjected into something spoken.
- Expressed during a legal action that awaits final decision.
- A person engaged in a conversation, an interlocutor.
- Interpolated discussion or dialogue.
Words that rhyme with interlocutory
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of interlocutory.
Questions about saying interlocutory
How do you pronounce interlocutory?
Say in-ter-luh-KYOO-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntərləˈkjutəri/. In British English it is /ˌɪntələˈkjuːtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interlocutory?
Interlocutory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KYOO). Broken into parts: in · ter · luh · KYOO · tuh · ree.
Is interlocutory 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 /ˌɪntələˈkjuːtəri/ (in-tuh-luh-KYOO-tuh-ree).