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interact

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌɪntəˈrækt

Examples:

It's how we communicate and interact as a community.

They do not interact with or speak to each other.

You may talk and interact with your guests.

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speak

talk

communicate

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Common mistakes of interact pronunciation

Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-ter-'act". The correct pronunciation has the primary stress on the last syllable, as in /ˌɪn.təˈrækt/ (US) and /ˌɪn.təˈrakt/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "act".
Vowel sound confusion: Some people mispronounce the first syllable, using a long "i" sound as in "interact". The correct sound is a short "i" as in /ˌɪn.təˈrækt/ (US) and /ˌɪn.təˈrakt/ (UK). Tip: Practice the short "i" sound to improve clarity.
Unclear consonants: Learners often soften the "t" sound, saying "in-er-act". It should be a clear "t" as in /ˌɪn.təˈrækt/ (US) and /ˌɪn.təˈrakt/ (UK). Tip: Make sure to articulate the "t" distinctly.
Syllable omission: Some speakers drop the unstressed syllable, pronouncing it as "inract". The full pronunciation includes all syllables: /ˌɪn.təˈrækt/ (US) and /ˌɪn.təˈrakt/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying each syllable to ensure none are skipped.
Incorrect vowel length: A common mistake is elongating the vowel in the second syllable, saying "in-ter-akt". The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound, as in /ˌɪn.təˈrækt/ (US) and /ˌɪn.təˈrakt/ (UK). Tip: Use a quick, relaxed schwa sound for the second syllable.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "interact"?

In American English, "interact" is pronounced as /ˌɪn.təˈrækt/, with the stress on the last syllable. In British English, it is pronounced the same way, /ˌɪn.təˈrækt/, showing no significant difference in this case.

What syllables are in the word "interact"?

The word "interact" has three syllables: "in," "ter," and "act." The breakdown helps with pronunciation, especially noting the stress on the final syllable "act."

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "interact"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, often saying "INTERact" instead of "interACT." Remember, the correct stress is on the last syllable, which can change the clarity of your speech.

Is there a schwa sound in "interact"?

Yes, there is a schwa sound in "interact." The second syllable "ter" is pronounced as /tə/, which is a relaxed, unstressed vowel sound commonly found in English.