How to pronounce interlopers
Say it like IN-ter-loh-perz. Interlopers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- loh
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interlopers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of interlopers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: IN-tuh-loh-puz.
What does interlopers mean?
- plural of interloper How to pronounce interloper
Questions about saying interlopers
How do you pronounce interlopers?
Say IN-ter-loh-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚˌloʊpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəˌləʊpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interlopers?
Interlopers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · loh · perz.
Is interlopers 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 /ˈɪntəˌləʊpəz/ (IN-tuh-loh-puz).