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How to pronounce "interact"

interact

Noun
American
/ˌɪn.tərˈækt/

Syllable Breakdown

in ter act

How natives say interact

British
/ˌɪn.təˈrækt/

Syllable Breakdown

in ter act

How natives say interact

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'in' as in 'inside'.

  • Add 'ter' with a clear 't' sound.

  • End with 'act', stressing 'ækt' like in 'action'.

Common Mistakes

  • missing the 't' in 'ter-act'

  • putting stress on 'in' instead of 'act'

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'in' as in 'inside'.

  • Add 'ter' with a soft 'r' sound.

  • End with 'act', stressing 'ækt' like in 'action'.

common mistakes

  • missing the soft 't' in 'ter-act'

  • putting stress on 'in' instead of 'act'

FAQ

Where should I put the stress?

The stress is on the last syllable 'act'.

How do I pronounce 'inter-'?

In AmE, say 'in'-tər and in BrE, say 'in'-tə with a soft sound.

Is the 'r' pronounced in American English?

Yes, the 'r' in 'interact' is pronounced in AmE.

Definition

interact

To communicate or work together.

Word Family

interaction

/ˌɪn.tərˈæk.ʃən/

noun

The act of interacting.

Example: The interaction was friendly.

interactive

/ˌɪn.tərˈæk.tɪv/

adjective

Allowing communication between people.

Example: The game is interactive.

interactively

/ˌɪn.tərˈæk.tɪv.li/

adverb

In an interactive manner.

Example: The teacher works interactively.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Interaction has an extra 'æk.ʃən' syllable.

Interactive changes 'ækt' to 'æk.tɪv'.

Interactively adds 'tɪv.li'.

Pro Tips

Emphasize the 'act'

Ensure you stress the 'act' to sound natural.

Mind the 'r' sound

Remember the American 'r' is pronounced clearly compared to the British soft 'r'.

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/ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

charity

/ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

citizen

/ˈsɪtɪzən/

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/ˈsɪti/

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/ˈsɪvɪk/

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