How to pronounce interrobang
Say it like in-TER-uh-bang. Interrobang has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER).
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- in
- TER
- uh
- bang
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interrobang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of interrobang
American and British speakers say interrobang in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈtɛrəˌbæŋ/ in the US and /ɪnˈtɛrəʊˌbæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TER-oh-bang.
What does interrobang mean?
- The nonstandard punctuation mark ⟨‽⟩ (a combination of ⟨?⟩ and ⟨!⟩), which may be used at the end of a sentence to express excitement or disbelief, or to indicate that it is a rhetorical question.
- A combination of a question mark and an exclamation mark; ⟨!?⟩ or ⟨?!⟩.
- To exclaim and question at the same time.
Where does interrobang come from?
A blend of French (point d')interrogation (“question mark”) or the equivalent term in another Romance language + bang (“exclamation mark, exclamation point”), coined in a 1962 article in the journal TYPEtalks by American advertising executi
Questions about saying interrobang
How do you pronounce interrobang?
Say in-TER-uh-bang. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɛrəˌbæŋ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɛrəʊˌbæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interrobang?
Interrobang has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER). Broken into parts: in · TER · uh · bang.
Do Americans and Brits say interrobang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈtɛrəˌbæŋ/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtɛrəʊˌbæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.