How to Pronounce "interest"
word
/ˈɪntɝəst/
IN-trest
/ˈɪntɹəst/
IN-trest
Definition
Interest is the feeling of wanting to know, learn, or hear more about something. It can also mean money paid for borrowing money, usually as a percentage.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪntɝəst/
British English
/ˈɪntɹəst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-trest
UK
IN-trest
Listen in Context
I have an interest in music.
The bank charges 5% interest on the loan.
Her face showed no interest.
He lost interest halfway through the movie.