How to Pronounce Interests

To pronounce "interests", say INT-er-ests — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɪsts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɪsts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “interests”

"interests" has 3 syllables: int-er-ests.

What does interests 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.

noun

The persons interested in any particular business or cause, taken collectively.
“the coal-mining interests”

Synonyms

cost of money oker

Antonyms

bore disinterest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "interests"?▾

"Interests" has 3 syllables: int · er · ests.

What is the IPA transcription of "interests"?▾

The IPA transcription of "interests" is /ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɪsts/.

What does "interests" mean?▾

Interests: 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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