Learn the American English pronunciation of "interest" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "interest"
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Simple pronunciation
ihn-trihst
IPA transcription
/ˈɪn.tɹɪst̚/
Word frequency
660th
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What does "interest" mean?
1.to want to learn more about something or to be involved in something
2.money paid to borrow money, or money earned by having money in the bank
Examples of "interest" in a sentence
I have an interest in learning new languages.
The bank offers a high interest rate.
She tried to spark his interest in art.
How common is "interest"?
Interest is the 660th most common word in English.
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