interest

noun

How many syllables in interest?

There are 3 syllables in the word interest.

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Divide interest into syllables:

in · ter · est

How to pronounce interest:

Definition of interest:

interest (noun):: the power of causing this; a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something.; a feeling that accompanies or causes special attention to something or someone concern

Synonyms for interest:

claim

concern

consequence

curiosity

enthusiasm

import

importance

interest group

interestingness

involvement

moment

momentousness

note

ownership

partnership

pastime

pursuit

relevance

sake

significance

stake

substance

weight

wonder

Antonyms for interest:

absent-mindedness

acedia

affectlessness

aloofness

apathy

averseness

bone to pick

boredom

brush-off

bête noir

callousness

calm

calmness

carelessness

casualness

cause

chip on your shoulder

coldness

complacence

contempt

coolness

deprecation

detachment

detriment

disadvantage

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