How to pronounce interpenetrate
Say it like in-ter-PEN-uh-trayt. Interpenetrate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEN).
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- in
- ter
- PEN
- uh
- trayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interpenetrate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- traytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of interpenetrate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-PEN-ih-trayt.
What does interpenetrate mean?
- To penetrate mutually or reciprocally.
- To permeate or pervade.
Where does interpenetrate come from?
From inter- + penetrate.
Questions about saying interpenetrate
How do you pronounce interpenetrate?
Say in-ter-PEN-uh-trayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪntɚˈpɛnətreɪt/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈpɛnɪtreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interpenetrate?
Interpenetrate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEN). Broken into parts: in · ter · PEN · uh · trayt.
Is interpenetrate 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 /ɪntəˈpɛnɪtreɪt/ (in-tuh-PEN-ih-trayt).