How to pronounce interstitial
Say it like in-ter-STISH-ul. Interstitial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STISH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce interstitial. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- in
- ter
- STISH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interstitial 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interstitial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-STISH-ul.
What does interstitial mean?
- Of, relating to, or situated in an interstice.“The novel's interstitial chapters.”
- An interstitial discontinuity in a crystal.
Where does interstitial come from?
From Latin interstitiālis.
Words that rhyme with interstitial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of interstitial.
Questions about saying interstitial
How do you pronounce interstitial?
Say in-ter-STISH-ul. The American pronunciation is /ɪntərˈstɪʃəl/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈstɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interstitial?
Interstitial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STISH). Broken into parts: in · ter · STISH · ul.
Is interstitial 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 /ɪntəˈstɪʃəl/ (in-tuh-STISH-ul).