How to pronounce interpersonal
Say it like in-ter-PUR-suh-nul. Interpersonal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PUR).
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- in
- ter
- PUR
- suh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interpersonal 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.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interpersonal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-PUR-suh-nul.
What does interpersonal mean?
- Between two or more people.
Where does interpersonal come from?
From inter- + personal.
Words that rhyme with interpersonal
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Questions about saying interpersonal
How do you pronounce interpersonal?
Say in-ter-PUR-suh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈpɝsənəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interpersonal?
Interpersonal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PUR). Broken into parts: in · ter · PUR · suh · nul.
Is interpersonal 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 /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənəl/ (in-tuh-PUR-suh-nul).