How to Pronounce Interference

"Interference" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˌɪnɝˈfɪɹəns/ in IPA and it has 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌɪnɝˈfɪɹəns/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˌɪntəfˈiəɹəns/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “interference

"interference" has 4 syllables: interference.

What does interference mean?

noun

  1. The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.
  2. The illegal obstruction of an opponent in some ball games.

verb

  1. To interfere.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "interference"?

"Interference" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˌɪnɝˈfɪɹəns/ in IPA and it has 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "interference"?

"Interference" has 4 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "interference"?

The IPA transcription of "interference" is /ˌɪnɝˈfɪɹəns/.

What does "interference" mean?

Interference: The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.

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