How to Pronounce Interfering

To pronounce "interfering", say INT-erf-er-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

INT-erf-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “interfering”

"interfering" has 4 syllables: int-erf-er-ing. It rhymes with domineering and sneering, if that helps it stick.

What does interfering 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.”

noun

  1. Interference

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Words that rhyme with interfering

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domineeringsneeringengineeringpioneeringtearingrearingperseveringveeringclearingsteeringshearingappearing

Related words

meddlingmeddlesomeinterferenceintrusivehindrancebusyofficiousbusybodied

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "interfering"?▾

"Interfering" has 4 syllables: int · erf · er · ing.

What does "interfering" mean?▾

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

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