How to pronounce interrupting
Say it like in-tuh-RUHP-ting. Interrupting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RUHP).
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- in
- tuh
- RUHP
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interrupting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of interrupting
American and British speakers say interrupting in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-tuh-RUHP-ting.
What does interrupting mean?
- present participle and gerund of interrupt How to pronounce interrupt“I didn't know I was interrupting his nap.”
Questions about saying interrupting
How do you pronounce interrupting?
Say in-tuh-RUHP-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interrupting?
Interrupting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RUHP). Broken into parts: in · tuh · RUHP · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say interrupting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.