How to Pronounce Interlocutor

To pronounce "interlocutor", say INT-erl-oc-ut-or — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

interlocutor

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “interlocutor”

"interlocutor" has 5 syllables: int-erl-oc-ut-or.

What does interlocutor mean?

noun

  1. A person who takes part in dialogue or conversation.
  2. A man in the middle of the line in a minstrel show who questions the end men and acts as leader.

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Related words

middlemandiscussantspeakerlistenerinterviewerrepresentativeintervieweerespondent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "interlocutor"?▾

"Interlocutor" has 5 syllables: int · erl · oc · ut · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "interlocutor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "interlocutor" is /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/.

What does "interlocutor" mean?▾

Interlocutor: A person who takes part in dialogue or conversation.

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