How to pronounce interpreter
Say it like in-TUR-pruh-ter. Interpreter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- in
- TUR
- pruh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interpreter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of interpreter
- 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.
What does interpreter mean?
- someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
- someone who uses art to represent something“his paintings reveal a sensitive interpreter of nature”“she was famous as an interpreter of Shakespearean roles”
- an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose“the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government”
Where does interpreter come from?
Displaced native Old English wealhstod.
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Questions about saying interpreter
How do you pronounce interpreter?
Say in-TUR-pruh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɝprətɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɜːprɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interpreter?
Interpreter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: in · TUR · pruh · ter.
Is interpreter 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 /ɪnˈtɜːprɪtə/ (in-TUR-prih-tuh).