How to pronounce interpellate
Say it like in-ter-PEL-ayt. Interpellate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce interpellate. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- in
- ter
- PEL
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interpellate 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.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of interpellate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-PEL-ayt.
What does interpellate mean?
- To address (a person) in a way that presupposes a particular identification of them; to give (a person) an identity (which may or may not be accurate).
- To question (someone) formally concerning official or governmental policy or business.
Where does interpellate come from?
First attested in 1599; borrowed from Latin interpellātus, perfect passive participle of interpellō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Words that rhyme with interpellate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of interpellate.
Questions about saying interpellate
How do you pronounce interpellate?
Say in-ter-PEL-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntərˈpɛleɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈpɛleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interpellate?
Interpellate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEL). Broken into parts: in · ter · PEL · ayt.
Is interpellate 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 /ˌɪntəˈpɛleɪt/ (in-tuh-PEL-ayt).