How to Pronounce "interrupts"
word
ˌɪntɝˈəpts
in-ter-UPTS
ˈɪntəɹˌʌpts
IN-tuh-rupts
Definition
To stop someone from speaking or doing something for a short time, or to cause an activity, event, or process to stop and start again.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪntɝˈəpts
British English
ˈɪntəɹˌʌpts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ter-UPTS
UK
IN-tuh-rupts
Listen in Context
He always interrupts the teacher during class.
The phone often interrupts my work.
He interrupts the movie to ask questions.
She interrupts me every time I'm about to make a point.