How to pronounce interview
Say it like IN-ter-vyoo. Interview has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- vyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interview 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.
- vyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of interview
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tuh-vyoo.
What does interview mean?
- conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
- discuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation“We interviewed the job candidates”
- go for an interview in the hope of being hired“The job candidate interviewed everywhere”
- the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists“my interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds”
- a conference (usually with someone important)“he had a consultation with the judge”“he requested an audience with the king”
Where does interview come from?
From Old French entreveue (French entrevue), feminine singular past participle of entrevëoir, from entre- + vëoir (“to see”).
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Questions about saying interview
How do you pronounce interview?
Say IN-ter-vyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚˌvju/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəˌvjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interview?
Interview has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · vyoo.
Is interview 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 /ˈɪntəˌvjuː/ (IN-tuh-vyoo).