How to Pronounce Interface

To pronounce "interface", say INT-erf-ac-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɪntəfeɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɪntəfeɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “interface”

"interface" has 4 syllables: int-erf-ac-e. It rhymes with base and trace, if that helps it stick.

What does interface mean?

noun

The point of interconnection or contact between entities.
“Public relations firms often serve as the interface between a company and the press.”
A thin layer or boundary between different substances or two phases of a single substance.
“If water and oil are mixed together, they tend to separate, and at equilibrium they are in different strata with an oil-water interface in between.”

verb

To construct an interface for.
To connect through an interface.

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Words that rhyme with interface

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

base trace case embrace pace ace showcase face space disgrace apace efface

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "interface"?▾

"Interface" has 4 syllables: int · erf · ac · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "interface"?▾

The IPA transcription of "interface" is /ˈɪntəfeɪs/.

What does "interface" mean?▾

Interface: The point of interconnection or contact between entities.

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