How to pronounce interrupted
Say it like in-tuh-RUHP-tid. Interrupted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RUHP).
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- in
- tuh
- RUHP
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interrupted 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of interrupted
American and British speakers say interrupted in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd/ in the US and /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-tuh-RUHP-tid.
What does interrupted mean?
- discontinued temporarily“we resumed the interrupted discussion”
- intermittently stopping and starting“fitful (or interrupted) sleep”“off-and-on static”
Words that rhyme with interrupted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of interrupted.
Questions about saying interrupted
How do you pronounce interrupted?
Say in-tuh-RUHP-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interrupted?
Interrupted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RUHP). Broken into parts: in · tuh · RUHP · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say interrupted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd/ and the British form is /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.