How to Pronounce Interest

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɪntəɹɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “interest”

"interest" has 3 syllables: int-er-est. It rhymes with disinterest and noninterest, if that helps it stick.

What does interest mean?

noun

The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed.
“Our bank offers borrowers an annual interest of 5%.”
Any excess over and above an exact equivalent

verb

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.
“Action films don't really interest me.”
To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite.

Synonyms

cost of money oker

Antonyms

bore disinterest

Words that rhyme with interest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disinterest noninterest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "interest"?▾

"Interest" has 3 syllables: int · er · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "interest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "interest" is /ˈɪntəɹɪst/.

What does "interest" mean?▾

Interest: The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed.

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