How to pronounce interpreted
Say it like in-TUR-pruh-tud. Interpreted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌɪnˈtɝprətəd/in-TUR-pruh-tud
UK British/ɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪd/in-TUR-prih-tid
- in
- TUR
- pruh
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interpreted 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.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interpreted
- 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-tid.
What does interpreted mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of interpret How to pronounce interpret
- Executed directly, rather than via a compiled binary representation.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying interpreted
How do you pronounce interpreted?
Say in-TUR-pruh-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɝprətəd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interpreted?
Interpreted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: in · TUR · pruh · tud.
Is interpreted 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 /ɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪd/ (in-TUR-prih-tid).