How to Pronounce "interjection"
word
ˌɪntɝˈdʒɛkʃən
in-ter-JEK-shun
ˌɪntədʒˈɛkʃən
in-tuh-JEK-shun
Definition
An interjection is a word or short phrase that expresses strong emotion or reaction, such as surprise, pain, or joy, and usually stands alone in a sentence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪntɝˈdʒɛkʃən
British English
ˌɪntədʒˈɛkʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ter-JEK-shun
UK
in-tuh-JEK-shun
Listen in Context
'Wow!' is an example of an interjection.
An interjection usually shows emotion.
'Ouch!' is an interjection people say when they feel pain.
She added an interjection to make her story sound exciting.