How to pronounce uninterrupted
Say it like uhn-in-tuh-RUHP-tid. Uninterrupted has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RUHP).
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- uhn
- in
- tuh
- RUHP
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uninterrupted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- inKeep this part quick and light. 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uninterrupted
American and British speakers say uninterrupted in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnɪntəˈrʌptɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnɪntəˈrʌptɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-in-tuh-RUHP-tid.
What does uninterrupted mean?
- Continuing with no interruption.
Where does uninterrupted come from?
From un- + interrupted.
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Questions about saying uninterrupted
How do you pronounce uninterrupted?
Say uhn-in-tuh-RUHP-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪntəˈrʌptɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪntəˈrʌptɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uninterrupted?
Uninterrupted has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RUHP). Broken into parts: uhn · in · tuh · RUHP · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say uninterrupted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnɪntəˈrʌptɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnɪntəˈrʌptɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.