How to pronounce interval
Say it like IN-ter-vul. Interval has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interval 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.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interval
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tuh-vul.
What does interval mean?
- a definite length of time marked off by two instants
- a set containing all points (or all real numbers) between two given endpoints
- the distance between things“fragile items require separation and cushioning”
Where does interval come from?
From Middle English interval, intervalle, from Old French intervalle, entreval, from Latin intervallum (“space between, interval, distance, interval of time, pause, difference; literally, space between two palisades or walls”), from inter (
Questions about saying interval
How do you pronounce interval?
Say IN-ter-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚvəl/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interval?
Interval has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · vul.
Is interval 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 /ˈɪntəvəl/ (IN-tuh-vul).