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Interpretation Pronunciation
Interpretation is pronounced in-ter-pri-TAY-shuhn, IPA /ˌɪnˌtɝprɪˈteɪʃən/.
in-ter-pri-TAY-shuhn
US /ˌɪnˌtɝprɪˈteɪʃən/ · UK /ɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃən/
Syllables: in · ter · pri · TAY · shuhn (5 syllables, stress on syllable 4)
noun: An explanation of what something means, or a performer's version of a work.
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Interpretation in a Sentence
- Her interpretation of the contract differs from ours.
- The pianist gave a slow interpretation of the waltz.
- One interpretation of the data points the other way.
Common Mispronunciations of Interpretation
Not in-TUR-pri-tay-shuhn
Adding ation drags the loudest beat onto TAY, even though interpret keeps it on TUR.
Not in-ter-pruh-TAY-shuhn
The third beat is pri, with a clear short i, rather than a mumbled pruh.
Tip: Five beats, and only the fourth is loud: in-ter-pri-TAY-shuhn.
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