How to pronounce interpretative
Say it like in-TUR-prih-tay-tiv. Interpretative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɪnˈtɝprɪˌteɪtɪv/in-TUR-prih-tay-tiv
UK British/ɪnˈtɜːprɪtətɪv/in-TUR-prih-tuh-tiv
- in
- TUR
- prih
- tay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interpretative 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.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of interpretative
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-TUR-prih-tuh-tiv.
What does interpretative mean?
adjective
- Marked by interpretation.
Questions about saying interpretative
How do you pronounce interpretative?
Say in-TUR-prih-tay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɝprɪˌteɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɜːprɪtətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interpretative?
Interpretative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: in · TUR · prih · tay · tiv.
Is interpretative 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 /ɪnˈtɜːprɪtətɪv/ (in-TUR-prih-tuh-tiv).