How to Pronounce Interested

To pronounce "interested", say INT-er-est-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɪntəɹɛstəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɪntəɹɛstəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “interested”

"interested" has 4 syllables: int-er-est-ed. It rhymes with disinterested and uninterested, if that helps it stick.

What does interested mean?

verb

  1. 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.”

  2. To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite.

adjective

  1. Having or showing interest.

    “I'm very interested in going to see that play.”

  2. Motivated by considerations of self-interest; self-serving.

Antonyms

boredisinterestdisinteresteduninterested

Words that rhyme with interested

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disinteresteduninterested

Related words

fascinatedcuriousconcernedinvolvedconcernaffectedfocusedself-interested

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "interested"?▾

"Interested" has 4 syllables: int · er · est · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "interested"?▾

The IPA transcription of "interested" is /ˈɪntəɹɛstəd/.

What does "interested" mean?▾

Interested: To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

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