How to Pronounce "hiatus"
word
haɪˈeɪtəs
hy-AY-tuhs
haɪˈeɪtəs
hy-AY-tuhs
Definition
A hiatus is a pause or break in something, especially in work, activity, or a series. It can also mean a temporary gap or interruption.
IPA Transcription
American English
haɪˈeɪtəs
British English
haɪˈeɪtəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hy-AY-tuhs
UK
hy-AY-tuhs
Listen in Context
The TV show is on hiatus until next year.
After a long hiatus, she started painting again.
There was a five-year hiatus in their research.
The band went on hiatus to focus on solo projects.