How to Pronounce Interview

To pronounce "interview", say INT-erv-iew — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪntəvjuː/. 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

/ˈɪntəvjuː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “interview”

"interview" has 3 syllables: int-erv-iew. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does interview mean?

noun

  1. An official face-to-face meeting of monarchs or other important figures.
  2. Any face-to-face meeting, especially of an official nature.

verb

  1. To ask questions of (somebody); to have an interview.

    “He interviewed the witness.”

  2. To be interviewed; to attend an interview.

Words that rhyme with interview

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

consultationquestionaudienceintervieweeexaminationinvestigationdebriefingdebrief

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "interview"?▾

"Interview" has 3 syllables: int · erv · iew.

What is the IPA transcription of "interview"?▾

The IPA transcription of "interview" is /ˈɪntəvjuː/.

What does "interview" mean?▾

Interview: An official face-to-face meeting of monarchs or other important figures.

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