How to Pronounce Interlude

To pronounce "interlude", say INT-erl-ud-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

INT-erl-ud-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “interlude”

"interlude" has 4 syllables: int-erl-ud-e. It rhymes with shrewd and crude, if that helps it stick.

What does interlude mean?

noun

  1. An intervening episode, etc.
  2. An entertainment between the acts of a play.

verb

  1. To provide with an interlude.

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Words that rhyme with interlude

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrewdcrudesubduedfortitudelewdbroodeludeaptitudeprecludeineptitudeexudeallude

Related words

intermezzoparenthesisinterruptiondigressionpauseepisodelullrecess

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "interlude"?▾

"Interlude" has 4 syllables: int · erl · ud · e.

What does "interlude" mean?▾

Interlude: An intervening episode, etc.

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