To pronounce "interferes", say INT-erf-er-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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INT-erf-er-es
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"interferes" has 4 syllables: int-erf-er-es. It rhymes with sneers and tears, if that helps it stick.
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“I always try not to interfere with other people’s personal affairs.”
“Correlated waves interfere to produce interesting patterns, while uncorrelated waves overlap without interfering.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Interferes" has 4 syllables: int · erf · er · es.
Interferes: To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance.
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