How to pronounce interphrasally
Say it like in-ter-FRAY-zul-ee. Interphrasally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FRAY).
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- in
- ter
- FRAY
- zul
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interphrasally 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.
- FRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of interphrasally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-FRAY-zul-ee.
What does interphrasally mean?
- In an interphrasal way.
Where does interphrasally come from?
From interphrasal + -ly.
Questions about saying interphrasally
How do you pronounce interphrasally?
Say in-ter-FRAY-zul-ee. The American pronunciation is /ɪntɚˈfreɪzʌli/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈfreɪzʌli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interphrasally?
Interphrasally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FRAY). Broken into parts: in · ter · FRAY · zul · ee.
Is interphrasally 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 /ɪntəˈfreɪzʌli/ (in-tuh-FRAY-zul-ee).