How to pronounce interspace
Say it like IN-tuh-spays. Interspace has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- tuh
- spays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interspace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- spaysKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of interspace
American and British speakers say interspace in essentially the same way: /ˈɪntəspeɪs/ in the US and /ˈɪntəspeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-tuh-spays.
What does interspace mean?
- A space or interval between two things; an interstice
- To place (things) spaced out between other things.
- To sow or seed (an area) with things spaced out between other things.
Where does interspace come from?
Borrowed from Latin interspatium.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying interspace
How do you pronounce interspace?
Say IN-tuh-spays. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntəspeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəspeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interspace?
Interspace has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · tuh · spays.
Do Americans and Brits say interspace the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪntəspeɪs/ and the British form is /ˈɪntəspeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.