Start with 'in' as in 'inside'.
Add 'ter' with a clear 't' sound.
End with 'act', stressing 'ækt' like in 'action'.
missing the 't' in 'ter-act'
putting stress on 'in' instead of 'act'
Start with 'in' as in 'inside'.
Add 'ter' with a soft 'r' sound.
End with 'act', stressing 'ækt' like in 'action'.
missing the soft 't' in 'ter-act'
putting stress on 'in' instead of 'act'
The stress is on the last syllable 'act'.
In AmE, say 'in'-tər and in BrE, say 'in'-tə with a soft sound.
Yes, the 'r' in 'interact' is pronounced in AmE.
To communicate or work together.
/ˌɪn.tərˈæk.ʃən/
The act of interacting.
/ˌɪn.tərˈæk.tɪv/
Allowing communication between people.
/ˌɪn.tərˈæk.tɪv.li/
In an interactive manner.
Interaction has an extra 'æk.ʃən' syllable.
Interactive changes 'ækt' to 'æk.tɪv'.
Interactively adds 'tɪv.li'.
Ensure you stress the 'act' to sound natural.
Remember the American 'r' is pronounced clearly compared to the British soft 'r'.
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