How to Pronounce Interpreter

To pronounce "interpreter", say INT-erpr-et-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈtɜːpɹɪtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪnˈtɜːpɹɪtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “interpreter”

"interpreter" has 4 syllables: int-erpr-et-er.

What does interpreter mean?

noun

  1. One who conveys what a user of one language is saying or signing, in real time or shortly after that person has finished communicating, to a user of a different language. (Contrasted with a translator.)

    “A Japanese man who is tried before a German court is assisted by an interpreter in making oral statements.”

  2. One who explains something, such as an art exhibit. One who does heritage interpretation.

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "interpreter"?▾

"Interpreter" has 4 syllables: int · erpr · et · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "interpreter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "interpreter" is /ɪnˈtɜːpɹɪtə/.

What does "interpreter" mean?▾

Interpreter: One who conveys what a user of one language is saying or signing, in real time or shortly after that person has finished communicating, to a user of a different language. (Contrasted with a translator.)

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