How to pronounce interspersed
Say it like in-ter-SPURST. Interspersed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPURST).
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- in
- ter
- SPURST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interspersed 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.
- SPURSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of interspersed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SPURST.
What does interspersed mean?
- Placed at intervals amongst other things.
- simple past and past participle of intersperse How to pronounce intersperse
Words that rhyme with interspersed
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Questions about saying interspersed
How do you pronounce interspersed?
Say in-ter-SPURST. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈspɝst/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈspɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interspersed?
Interspersed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPURST). Broken into parts: in · ter · SPURST.
Is interspersed 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 /ˌɪntəˈspɜːst/ (in-tuh-SPURST).