How to pronounce interstitium
Say it like in-ter-STISH-ee-um. Interstitium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STISH).
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- in
- ter
- STISH
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interstitium 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.
- STISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interstitium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-STISH-ee-um.
What does interstitium mean?
- An interstitial space within a tissue or organ.
- Specifically the tissue between the pulmonary alveoli and the bloodstream.
- A state between systems or spaces.
Where does interstitium come from?
From Latin interstitium, from inter (“between”) + sistō (“to stand, place”).
Questions about saying interstitium
How do you pronounce interstitium?
Say in-ter-STISH-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈstɪʃiəm/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈstɪʃiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interstitium?
Interstitium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STISH). Broken into parts: in · ter · STISH · ee · um.
Is interstitium 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 /ˌɪntəˈstɪʃiəm/ (in-tuh-STISH-ee-um).