How to pronounce interplanetary
Say it like in-ter-PLAN-ih-ter-ee. Interplanetary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAN).
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- in
- ter
- PLAN
- ih
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interplanetary 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.
- PLANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of interplanetary
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-PLAN-ih-tuh-ree.
What does interplanetary mean?
- Existing or occurring between planets.“Humans are just beginning to explore interplanetary travel.”
Where does interplanetary come from?
From inter- + planetary.
Words that rhyme with interplanetary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of interplanetary.
Questions about saying interplanetary
How do you pronounce interplanetary?
Say in-ter-PLAN-ih-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /ɪntɚˈplænɪˌtɛri/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈplænɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interplanetary?
Interplanetary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAN). Broken into parts: in · ter · PLAN · ih · ter · ee.
Is interplanetary 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 /ɪntəˈplænɪtəri/ (in-tuh-PLAN-ih-tuh-ree).