How to pronounce interpolations
Say it like it-UR-puh-lay-shunz. Interpolations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌɪˈtɝpəˌleɪʃənz/it-UR-puh-lay-shunz
UK British/ˌɪˈtɜːpəˌleɪʃənz/it-UR-puh-lay-shunz
- it
- UR
- puh
- lay
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interpolations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- itGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- URSay 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.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interpolations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: it-UR-puh-lay-shunz.
What does interpolations mean?
noun
- plural of interpolation How to pronounce interpolation
Questions about saying interpolations
How do you pronounce interpolations?
Say it-UR-puh-lay-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈtɝpəˌleɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈtɜːpəˌleɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interpolations?
Interpolations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UR). Broken into parts: it · UR · puh · lay · shunz.
Is interpolations 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 /ˌɪˈtɜːpəˌleɪʃənz/ (it-UR-puh-lay-shunz).