How to Pronounce "interruption"
word
/ˌɪntɝˈəpʃən/
in-tuh-RUHP-shuhn
/ˌɪntəɹˈʌpʃən/
in-tuh-RUHP-shuhn
Definition
An interruption is when something stops or breaks the flow of an activity or conversation. It can be brief or long and usually happens when someone or something causes a pause.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪntɝˈəpʃən/
British English
/ˌɪntəɹˈʌpʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-tuh-RUHP-shuhn
UK
in-tuh-RUHP-shuhn
Listen in Context
The teacher did not like the interruption during the lesson.
There was a short interruption in the internet connection.
Please avoid any interruption while I’m speaking.
Sorry about the interruption, my phone kept ringing.