English pronunciation · Words Starting with I
Interrupt Pronunciation
Interrupt is pronounced in-ter-UHPT, IPA /ˌɪntɝˈəpt/.
in-ter-UHPT
US /ˌɪntɝˈəpt/ · UK /ˈɪntəˌrʌpt/
Syllables: in · ter · UHPT (3 syllables, stress on syllable 3)
verb; also a noun in computing: To stop someone speaking, or to break off something that is in progress.
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Interrupt in a Sentence
- Sorry to interrupt, but the taxi is here.
- Storms interrupt the ferry service every winter.
- Try not to interrupt while she is counting.
Common Mispronunciations of Interrupt
Not IN-ter-uhpt
The last beat is the loud one. Interest and interval load the front, so this word feels back to front.
Not in-ter-UHP
Both consonants at the close are said: the p, then the t. Dropping the t makes the word sound unfinished.
Tip: Interruption keeps the same two r letters as one r sound and moves the force to RUHP.
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