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How to pronounce interact

interact
/ɪntərˈækt/
3 syllables, stress on the third

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There is a second pronunciation: /ɪnərˈækt/.

Interact, sound by sound

/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

In a sentence

Tom seems to be unable to interact normally with other people.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce interact?

Interact is pronounced /ɪntərˈækt/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ɪnərˈækt/, is also used.

How many syllables are in interact?

Interact has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in interact?

The third syllable: /ɪntərˈækt/.

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