How to pronounce "interchange"

interchange

Noun
American
/ˈɪntərˌtʃeɪndʒ/

Syllable Breakdown

in ter change

How natives say interchange

British
/ˈɪntəˌtʃeɪndʒ/

Syllable Breakdown

in ter change

How natives say interchange

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'in' as in 'inside'.

  • Move to 'ter', pronounce like 'ter' in 'term'.

  • Finish with 'change', same as 'cha-' in 'chair' and '-nge' as in 'range'.

Common Mistakes

  • mispronouncing as 'in-ter-chang' (miss-ing last e)

  • misplacing stress on 'terwards' (in-ter-wads)

  • saying 'inner-change' instead of 'inter-change'

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with 'in', similar to 'in' in 'interesting'.

  • Continue to 'ter', pronounced like 'ter' in 'terribly'.

  • End with 'change', 'chi-' as in 'cheese' and '-nge' like in 'fringe'.

common mistakes

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

FAQ

Why is the stress on the first syllable?

In two-syllable nouns, the first syllable is often stressed.

Is the 'r' silent in British English?

Yes, the 'r' might sound less pronounced or silent.

Do I say 'cha' or 'che' in 'change'?

Say 'che', like 'cheese'.

Definition

interchange

A place where one road meets or crosses another.

Word Family

exchange

/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

verb

To swap things.

Example: We exchange gifts.

change

/tʃeɪndʒ/

verb

To make something different.

Example: She changed her clothes.

interchangeable

/ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

adjective

Able to be exchanged.

Example: The keys are interchangeable.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'in-ter-' part is in 'interchange' but not 'exchange'.

'inter' is a prefix not present in 'change'.

Suffix '-able' is different in 'interchangeable'.

Pro Tips

Listen and Repeat

Listen to native speakers and repeat after them.

Break It Down

Practice pronouncing each syllable separately.

Nearby Words

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/əˈbrɔd/

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/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

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/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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