How to pronounce interpretations
Say it like in-tur-prih-TAY-shunz. Interpretations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- in
- tur
- prih
- TAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interpretations 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.
- turGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 interpretations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tur-prih-TAY-shunz.
What does interpretations mean?
- plural of interpretation How to pronounce interpretation
Words that rhyme with interpretations
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Questions about saying interpretations
How do you pronounce interpretations?
Say in-tur-prih-TAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˌtɝprɪˈteɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interpretations?
Interpretations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: in · tur · prih · TAY · shunz.
Is interpretations 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 /ɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃənz/ (in-tur-prih-TAY-shunz).