How to pronounce interpellation
Say it like in-ter-peh-LAY-shun. Interpellation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- in
- ter
- peh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interpellation 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.
- pehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interpellation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-peh-LAY-shun.
What does interpellation mean?
- The act of interpellating (questioning); the period in which government officials are questioned about and explain an act, a policy or a point raised during a debate.
- The act of interpellating: the act of identification.
- The act of interpelling: interruption.
Where does interpellation come from?
From Middle French interpellation, from Latin interpellātiō; equivalent to interpellate + -ion or interpel + -ation.
Words that rhyme with interpellation
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Questions about saying interpellation
How do you pronounce interpellation?
Say in-ter-peh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚpɛˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəpɛˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interpellation?
Interpellation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: in · ter · peh · LAY · shun.
Is interpellation 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 /ˌɪntəpɛˈleɪʃən/ (in-tuh-peh-LAY-shun).