How to pronounce interruption
Say it like in-tuh-RUHP-shun. Interruption has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RUHP).
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- in
- tuh
- RUHP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interruption 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interruption
American and British speakers say interruption in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-tuh-RUHP-shun.
What does interruption mean?
- The act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted.
- the act of breaking into someone else’s speech.
- A time interval during which there is a cessation of something.
Where does interruption come from?
From Middle English interrupcioun, from Old French interrupcion, from Latin interruptio.
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Words that rhyme with interruption
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Questions about saying interruption
How do you pronounce interruption?
Say in-tuh-RUHP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interruption?
Interruption has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RUHP). Broken into parts: in · tuh · RUHP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say interruption the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.