How to pronounce interregnum
Say it like in-ter-REG-num. Interregnum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REG).
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- in
- ter
- REG
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interregnum 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- REGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interregnum
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-REG-num.
What does interregnum mean?
- A period of time between the end of one monarch's reign and the accession of their successor.“The Sasanian Interregnum of 628–632”
- A break in continuity; a gap, an intermission.
- A period of time between when a minister or pastor leaves a church and when a new one is installed.
Where does interregnum come from?
The plural form interregna is a learned borrowing from Latin interrēgna.
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Questions about saying interregnum
How do you pronounce interregnum?
Say in-ter-REG-num. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈrɛɡnəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interregnum?
Interregnum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REG). Broken into parts: in · ter · REG · num.
Is interregnum 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 /ɪntəˈrɛɡnəm/ (in-tuh-REG-num).