How to pronounce interlude
Say it like IN-ter-lood. Interlude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- lood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interlude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- loodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of interlude
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tuh-lood.
What does interlude mean?
- An intervening episode, etc.
- An entertainment between the acts of a play.
- A short piece put between the parts of a longer composition.
- To provide with an interlude.
- To serve as an interlude.
Where does interlude come from?
From Latin inter- (“between”) + lūdō (“to play”).
Questions about saying interlude
How do you pronounce interlude?
Say IN-ter-lood. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚˌlud/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəˌluːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interlude?
Interlude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · lood.
Is interlude 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 /ˈɪntəˌluːd/ (IN-tuh-lood).