How to Pronounce Interfered

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌɪntəˈfɪəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “interfered”

"interfered" has 4 syllables: int-erf-er-ed. It rhymes with revered and weird, if that helps it stick.

What does interfered mean?

verb

  1. To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance.

    “I always try not to interfere with other people’s personal affairs.”

  2. (of waves) To be correlated with each other when overlapped or superposed.

    “Correlated waves interfere to produce interesting patterns, while uncorrelated waves overlap without interfering.”

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Words that rhyme with interfered

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reveredweirdsneeredpeeredjeeredsearedveeredsteeredadheredperseveredsmearedpioneered

Related words

meddlingmeddlesomeinterferenceintrusivehindrancebusyofficiousbusybodied

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "interfered"?▾

"Interfered" has 4 syllables: int · erf · er · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "interfered"?▾

The IPA transcription of "interfered" is /ˌɪntəˈfɪəd/.

What does "interfered" mean?▾

Interfered: To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance.

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