How to Pronounce Intersperse

To pronounce "intersperse", say INT-ersp-ers-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈspɜː(ɹ)s/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪntə(ɹ)ˈspɜː(ɹ)s/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “intersperse”

"intersperse" has 4 syllables: int-ersp-ers-e. It rhymes with terse and coerce, if that helps it stick.

What does intersperse mean?

verb

  1. To mix two things irregularly, placing things of one kind among things of other:
  2. To scatter or insert something into or among other things.

Words that rhyme with intersperse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tersecoercediverseinverseperverseadversedispersecurseverseimmerseaversepurse

Related words

interlardintermixintermingleintermellinterleaveinterdigitateintermeddleinterdash

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intersperse"?▾

"Intersperse" has 4 syllables: int · ersp · ers · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "intersperse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "intersperse" is /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈspɜː(ɹ)s/.

What does "intersperse" mean?▾

Intersperse: To mix two things irregularly, placing things of one kind among things of other:

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