How to pronounce interrupts
Say it like in-tuh-RUHPTS. Interrupts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RUHPTS).
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- in
- tuh
- RUHPTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interrupts 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.
- RUHPTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of interrupts
American and British speakers say interrupts in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntəˈrʌpts/ in the US and /ˌɪntəˈrʌpts/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-tuh-RUHPTS.
What does interrupts mean?
- plural of interrupt How to pronounce interrupt
- third-person singular simple present indicative of interrupt How to pronounce interrupt
Questions about saying interrupts
How do you pronounce interrupts?
Say in-tuh-RUHPTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˈrʌpts/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈrʌpts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interrupts?
Interrupts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RUHPTS). Broken into parts: in · tuh · RUHPTS.
Do Americans and Brits say interrupts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntəˈrʌpts/ and the British form is /ˌɪntəˈrʌpts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.