How to pronounce interruptions
Say it like in-tuh-RUHP-shunz. Interruptions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RUHP).
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- in
- tuh
- RUHP
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interruptions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interruptions
American and British speakers say interruptions in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-tuh-RUHP-shunz.
What does interruptions mean?
- plural of interruption How to pronounce interruption
Questions about saying interruptions
How do you pronounce interruptions?
Say in-tuh-RUHP-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interruptions?
Interruptions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RUHP). Broken into parts: in · tuh · RUHP · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say interruptions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.