How to pronounce interprets
Say it like in-TUR-pruts. Interprets has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌɪnˈtɝprəts/in-TUR-pruts
UK British/ˌɪnˈtɜːprəts/in-TUR-pruts
- in
- TUR
- pruts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interprets 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.
- prutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interprets
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-TUR-pruts.
What does interprets mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of interpret How to pronounce interpret
Questions about saying interprets
How do you pronounce interprets?
Say in-TUR-pruts. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɝprəts/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtɜːprəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interprets?
Interprets has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: in · TUR · pruts.
Is interprets 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 /ˌɪnˈtɜːprəts/ (in-TUR-pruts).