How to Pronounce Interesting

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

interesting

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɪntɝəstɪŋ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɪntɹəstɪŋ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “interesting”

"interesting" has 4 syllables: int-er-est-ing. It rhymes with uninteresting, if that helps it stick.

What does interesting mean?

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.

adjective

Of concern; affecting, important.
Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.

Synonyms

absorbing

Antonyms

bore disinterest boring uninteresting

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Words that rhyme with interesting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

uninteresting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "interesting"?▾

"Interesting" has 4 syllables: int · er · est · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "interesting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "interesting" is /ˈɪntɝəstɪŋ/.

What does "interesting" mean?▾

Interesting: 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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