How to pronounce interwove
Say it like IN-ter-wohv. Interwove has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- wohv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interwove 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- wohvKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of interwove
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: IN-tuh-wohv.
What does interwove mean?
- simple past of interweave How to pronounce interweave
Questions about saying interwove
How do you pronounce interwove?
Say IN-ter-wohv. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntərwoʊv/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəwəʊv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interwove?
Interwove has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · wohv.
Is interwove 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 /ˈɪntəwəʊv/ (IN-tuh-wohv).