How to pronounce interrelationship
Say it like in-ter-rih-LAY-shun-ship. Interrelationship has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- in
- ter
- rih
- LAY
- shun
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interrelationship 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of interrelationship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-rih-LAY-shun-ship.
What does interrelationship mean?
- Between multiple relationships; interrelation
- A relationship between multiple things.
Where does interrelationship come from?
From inter- + relationship.
Questions about saying interrelationship
How do you pronounce interrelationship?
Say in-ter-rih-LAY-shun-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚrɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˌɪntərɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interrelationship?
Interrelationship has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: in · ter · rih · LAY · shun · ship.
Is interrelationship 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 /ˌɪntərɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/ (in-tuh-rih-LAY-shun-ship).