How to pronounce interracial
Say it like in-ter-RAY-shul. Interracial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- in
- ter
- RAY
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interracial 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interracial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-RAY-shul.
What does interracial mean?
- Between or among two or more different races.“Interracial struggle against Europid people is a para-Marxist notion.”
Where does interracial come from?
From inter- + racial.
Words that rhyme with interracial
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Questions about saying interracial
How do you pronounce interracial?
Say in-ter-RAY-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈreɪʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈreɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interracial?
Interracial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: in · ter · RAY · shul.
Is interracial 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 /ˌɪntəˈreɪʃəl/ (in-tuh-RAY-shul).