How to Pronounce Interpreting

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

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INT-erpr-et-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “interpreting”

"interpreting" has 4 syllables: int-erpr-et-ing. It rhymes with besetting and upsetting, if that helps it stick.

What does interpreting mean?

verb

  1. To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.

    “to interpret an Indian speech”

  2. To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation

    “The actor interpreted the character of Hamlet with great skill.”

noun

  1. An act of interpreting or explaining what is obscure; a translation; a version; a construction.

    “the interpretation of a dream, or of an enigma.”

  2. A sense given by an interpreter; an exposition or explanation given; meaning .

    “Commentators give various interpretations of the same passage of Scripture.”

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with interpreting

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besettingupsettingsettingbloodlettingpettingwettingnettinggettingjettingfrettingoffsettingsweating

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "interpreting"?▾

"Interpreting" has 4 syllables: int · erpr · et · ing.

What does "interpreting" mean?▾

Interpreting: To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.

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