How to Pronounce Interrupted

To pronounce "interrupted", say INT-err-upt-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪntəˈɹʌptɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɪntəˈɹʌptɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “interrupted

"interrupted" has 4 syllables: int-err-upt-ed. It rhymes with erupted and disrupted, if that helps it stick.

What does interrupted mean?

verb

  1. To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly.

    A maverick politician repeatedly interrupted the debate by shouting.

  2. To divide; to separate; to break the monotony of.

    The evenness of the road was not interrupted by a single hill.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "interrupted"?

"Interrupted" has 4 syllables: int · err · upt · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "interrupted"?

The IPA transcription of "interrupted" is /ˌɪntəˈɹʌptɪd/.

What does "interrupted" mean?

Interrupted: To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly.

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