How to pronounce Interesting in English

Interesting is pronounced IN-trə-sting (IPA /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/). Compress to three: 'IN-truh-sting'; stress the first syllable strongly.

IPA: /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

Syllables: IN · trə · sting

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Common ESL mistake: Learners say four syllables 'in-TER-es-ting' with even stress.

Tip: Compress to three: 'IN-truh-sting'; stress the first syllable strongly.

Short i /ɪ/ vs long ee /iː/

Schwa /ə/, the reduced vowel

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