How to pronounce interpolation
Say it like in-tur-puh-LAY-shun. Interpolation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- in
- tur
- puh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interpolation 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.
- turGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interpolation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tur-puh-LAY-shun.
What does interpolation mean?
- An abrupt change in elements, with continuation of the first idea.
- The process of estimating the value of a function at a point from its values at nearby points.
- The process of interpolating: including and processing externally-fetched data in a document or program.
Where does interpolation come from?
From French interpolation, from Latin interpolatio.
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Words that rhyme with interpolation
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Questions about saying interpolation
How do you pronounce interpolation?
Say in-tur-puh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˌtɝpəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnˌtɜːpəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interpolation?
Interpolation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: in · tur · puh · LAY · shun.
Is interpolation 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 /ɪnˌtɜːpəˈleɪʃən/ (in-tur-puh-LAY-shun).