How to pronounce interclude
Say it like in-ter-KLOOD. Interclude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOOD).
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- in
- ter
- KLOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interclude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of interclude
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-KLOOD.
What does interclude mean?
- To cut off or shut off (something) from a course or place, by something intervening; to intercept, to interrupt.
Where does interclude come from?
From Latin interclūdō; inter (“between”) + claudō (“to shut”).
Words that rhyme with interclude
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Questions about saying interclude
How do you pronounce interclude?
Say in-ter-KLOOD. The American pronunciation is /ɪntərˈklud/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈkluːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interclude?
Interclude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOOD). Broken into parts: in · ter · KLOOD.
Is interclude pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪntəˈkluːd/ (in-tuh-KLOOD).