How to pronounce interweave
Say it like in-ter-WEEV. Interweave has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WEEV).
- in
- ter
- WEEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interweave 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- WEEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of interweave
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-WEEV.
What does interweave mean?
- To combine (things) through weaving.
- To intermingle.
Where does interweave come from?
From inter- + weave.
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Words that rhyme with interweave
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Questions about saying interweave
How do you pronounce interweave?
Say in-ter-WEEV. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntərˈwiv/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈwiːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interweave?
Interweave has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WEEV). Broken into parts: in · ter · WEEV.
Is interweave 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 /ɪntəˈwiːv/ (in-tuh-WEEV).