How to pronounce interpolate
Say it like in-TUR-puh-layt. Interpolate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- in
- TUR
- puh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interpolate 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.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of interpolate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-TUR-puh-layt.
What does interpolate mean?
- To introduce (something) between other things; especially to insert (possibly spurious) words into a text.“in verse 74, the second line is clearly interpolated, probably by some unknown medieval scribe”
- To estimate the value of a function between two tabulated points.
- During the course of processing some data, and in response to a directive in that data, to fetch data from a different source and process it in-line along with the original data.
Where does interpolate come from?
From Latin interpolātus, perfect passive participle of interpolō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying interpolate
How do you pronounce interpolate?
Say in-TUR-puh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɝpəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɜːpəˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interpolate?
Interpolate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: in · TUR · puh · layt.
Is interpolate 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 /ɪnˈtɜːpəˌleɪt/ (in-TUR-puh-layt).