How to pronounce interwoven
Say it like IN-ter-woh-vun. Interwoven has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- woh
- vun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interwoven 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.
- wohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interwoven
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- 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-WOH-vun.
What does interwoven mean?
- past participle of interweave How to pronounce interweave
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying interwoven
How do you pronounce interwoven?
Say IN-ter-woh-vun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚˌwoʊvən/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈwəʊvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interwoven?
Interwoven has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · woh · vun.
Is interwoven pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ɪntəˈwəʊvən/ (in-tuh-WOH-vun).