How to Pronounce Interlanguage

To pronounce "interlanguage", say INT-erl-ang-uag-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈtɜɹˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ɪnˈtɜɹˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “interlanguage”

"interlanguage" has 5 syllables: int-erl-ang-uag-e.

What does interlanguage mean?

noun

  1. A language generated by a student of an additional language that incorporates aspects of their native language and the target language.

    “Trasyanka and Surzhyk are interlanguages: a Belarusian–Russian and a Ukrainian-Russian mixed language.”

  2. A lingua franca, a common language used by speakers of different languages.

    “Latin used to be the European interlanguage. Currently English widely serves this purpose.”

Synonyms

koinelingua franca

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "interlanguage"?▾

"Interlanguage" has 5 syllables: int · erl · ang · uag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "interlanguage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "interlanguage" is /ɪnˈtɜɹˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/.

What does "interlanguage" mean?▾

Interlanguage: A language generated by a student of an additional language that incorporates aspects of their native language and the target language.

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