How to pronounce interplay
Say it like IN-ter-play. Interplay has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- play
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interplay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- playGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of interplay
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tuh-play.
What does interplay mean?
- Interaction; reciprocal relationship.
- To interact.
Where does interplay come from?
From inter- + play.
Questions about saying interplay
How do you pronounce interplay?
Say IN-ter-play. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚˌpleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəˌpleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interplay?
Interplay has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · play.
Is interplay 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 /ˈɪntəˌpleɪ/ (IN-tuh-play).