How to pronounce interstates
Say it like IN-ter-stayts. Interstates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- stayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interstates 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- staytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of interstates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tuh-stayts.
What does interstates mean?
- plural of interstate How to pronounce interstate
Questions about saying interstates
How do you pronounce interstates?
Say IN-ter-stayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚˌsteɪts/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəˌsteɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interstates?
Interstates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · stayts.
Is interstates 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 /ˈɪntəˌsteɪts/ (IN-tuh-stayts).