How to Pronounce "interlude"
word
ˈɪntɝˌɫud
IN-ter-lood
ˈɪntəlˌuːd
IN-tuh-lood
Definition
A short period or event that comes between two parts of a story, performance, or activity. It can also refer to a brief pause or break.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪntɝˌɫud
British English
ˈɪntəlˌuːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-ter-lood
UK
IN-tuh-lood
Listen in Context
There was a short interlude between the acts of the play.
A musical interlude played during the wedding ceremony.
After a brief interlude, the meeting continued.
The comedian filled the interlude with jokes while the stage was being changed.