How to pronounce interstellar
Say it like in-ter-STEL-er. Interstellar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEL).
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- in
- ter
- STEL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interstellar 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.
- STELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of interstellar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-STEL-uh.
What does interstellar mean?
- Between the stars.“It can take centuries for light to travel interstellar distances.”
- Among the stars.“Space is littered with interstellar particles.”
Where does interstellar come from?
From inter- + stellar.
Words that rhyme with interstellar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of interstellar.
Questions about saying interstellar
How do you pronounce interstellar?
Say in-ter-STEL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈstɛlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈstɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interstellar?
Interstellar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEL). Broken into parts: in · ter · STEL · er.
Is interstellar 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 /ˌɪntəˈstɛlə/ (in-tuh-STEL-uh).