How to pronounce interruptible
Say it like in-ter-RUHP-tih-bul. Interruptible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RUHP).
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- in
- ter
- RUHP
- tih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interruptible 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.
- RUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interruptible
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-RUHP-tih-bul.
What does interruptible mean?
- Able to be interrupted.
Where does interruptible come from?
From interrupt + -ible.
Words that rhyme with interruptible
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Questions about saying interruptible
How do you pronounce interruptible?
Say in-ter-RUHP-tih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈrʌptɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interruptible?
Interruptible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RUHP). Broken into parts: in · ter · RUHP · tih · bul.
Is interruptible 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 /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪbəl/ (in-tuh-RUHP-tih-bul).