How to pronounce "interval"

interval

Noun
American
/ˈɪn.tɚ.vəl/

Syllable Breakdown

in ter val

How natives say interval

British
/ˈɪn.tə.vəl/

Syllable Breakdown

in ter val

How natives say interval

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Step 1 for AmE: Start with the short 'ih' sound /ɪ/ as in 'it'.

  • Step 2 for AmE: Move to the 'ter' /tɚ/ with a soft 'r'.

  • Step 3 for AmE: End with the 'vəl', with a soft 'l' sound.

Common Mistakes

  • mis-take (mis-tayke)

  • in-ter-wal (in-ter-val)

  • in-ter-vil (in-ter-val)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

FAQ

Is the 't' in 'interval' silent?

No, the 't' is pronounced clearly.

Where is the stress in 'interval'?

The stress is on the first syllable: IN-ter-val.

Is the 'r' pronounced in British English?

In British English, the 'r' is softer, almost silent.

Definition

interval

A pause or gap in time or space.

Word Family

intermediate

/ˌɪn.tɚˈmiː.di.ət/

adjective

Middle level

Example: She is in the intermediate class.

intervene

/ˌɪn.tɚˈviːn/

verb

To come between

Example: He had to intervene in the argument.

interaction

/ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.ʃən/

noun

Communication

Example: The interaction between them was friendly.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Intermediate has more syllables and stress on the third syllable.

Intervene has a long 'ee' sound, stressed on the last syllable.

Interaction has four syllables with stress on the third syllable.

Pro Tips

Listen actively

Use audio resources to hear native pronunciation.

Break it down

Practice each syllable separately before blending them.

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/ˈkrɑːnɪkl̩/

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