English pronunciation · Words Starting with I
Interested Pronunciation
Interested is pronounced IN-truh-stid, IPA /ˈɪntɝəstəd/.
IN-truh-stid
US /ˈɪntɝəstəd/ · UK /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
Syllables: IN · truh · stid (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective (also the past tense of interest): Wanting to know more about something, or having a stake in it.
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Interested in a Sentence
- I am interested in the evening course.
- She looked genuinely interested.
- Interested buyers should email the agent.
Common Mispronunciations of Interested
Not IN-truh-sted
A t in front of the ed turns the ending into id, which is what wanted and needed do as well.
Not in-TRES-tid
The opening is not a weak in. It is the loud part, and interest and interesting agree with it.
Tip: Interested in is the usual pairing, and the two words run together as IN-truh-stid-in.
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