How to pronounce interjection
Say it like in-ter-JEK-shun. Interjection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEK).
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- in
- ter
- JEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interjection pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- JEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interjection
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-JEK-shun.
What does interjection mean?
- An exclamation or filled pause; a word or phrase with no particular grammatical relation to a sentence, often an expression of emotion.
- An interruption; something interjected
Where does interjection come from?
From Middle English interjeccioun, from Old French interjection (13th century), from Latin interiectiōnem, accusative singular of interiectiō (“throwing or placing between; interjection”), perfect passive participle of intericiō (“throw or
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Words that rhyme with interjection
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Questions about saying interjection
How do you pronounce interjection?
Say in-ter-JEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈdʒɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈdʒɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interjection?
Interjection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEK). Broken into parts: in · ter · JEK · shun.
Is interjection 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 /ɪntəˈdʒɛkʃən/ (in-tuh-JEK-shun).