How to Pronounce Interact

To pronounce "interact", say INT-er-act — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪntəɹˈækt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪntəɹˈækt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “interact”

"interact" has 3 syllables: int-er-act. It rhymes with abstract and impact, if that helps it stick.

What does interact mean?

noun

  1. A short act or piece between others, as in a play; a break between acts.
  2. Intermediate employment or time.

verb

  1. To act upon each other.

Synonyms

entracteinterludeintermission

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Words that rhyme with interact

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abstractimpactcompactactcontractenactcontactcounteractextractexactartifactretract

Related words

socializerelationshipinteractiveinteractiondialogueconverseinterplaycommunicate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "interact"?▾

"Interact" has 3 syllables: int · er · act.

What is the IPA transcription of "interact"?▾

The IPA transcription of "interact" is /ɪntəɹˈækt/.

What does "interact" mean?▾

Interact: A short act or piece between others, as in a play; a break between acts.

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