How to pronounce interpretive
Say it like in-TUR-pruh-tiv. Interpretive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- in
- TUR
- pruh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interpretive 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of interpretive
- 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-tiv.
What does interpretive mean?
- Alternative form of interpretative.
Questions about saying interpretive
How do you pronounce interpretive?
Say in-TUR-pruh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɝprətɪv/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interpretive?
Interpretive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: in · TUR · pruh · tiv.
Is interpretive 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 /ɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪv/ (in-TUR-prih-tiv).