How to Pronounce “interpreter”
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- American (US)
- /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪ.tɚ/
- British (UK)
- /ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪ.tə/
What “interpreter” means
noun — A program that executes instructions written in a programming language directly, without prior compilation.
Example: A Japanese man who is tried before a German court is assisted by an interpreter in making oral statements.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “interpreter” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪ.tɚ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "interpreter" mean?
interpreter (noun): A program that executes instructions written in a programming language directly, without prior compilation. For example — A Japanese man who is tried before a German court is assisted by an interpreter in making oral statements.
How do you pronounce "interpreter" in American vs British English?
American English: /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪ.tɚ/. British English: /ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪ.tə/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "interpreter"?
/ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪ.tɚ/ in American English, /ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪ.tə/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "interpreter"?
“interpreter” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪ.tɚ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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