How to pronounce interpose
Say it like in-ter-POHZ. Interpose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POHZ).
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- in
- ter
- POHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interpose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- POHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of interpose
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-tuh-POHZ.
What does interpose mean?
- To insert something (or oneself) between other things.“to interpose a screen between the eye and the light”
- To interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment.
- To offer (one's help or services).
Where does interpose come from?
From Middle French interposer, influenced by poser (“to place, put”), from Latin interpōnō, from inter (“between”) + pōnō (“to place, put”).
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Words that rhyme with interpose
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Questions about saying interpose
How do you pronounce interpose?
Say in-ter-POHZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈpoʊz/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈpəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interpose?
Interpose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POHZ). Broken into parts: in · ter · POHZ.
Is interpose 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 /ˌɪntəˈpəʊz/ (in-tuh-POHZ).