interrupt

/ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/

Syllables in·ter·rupt

Stress in-ter-RUPT

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

ter

/tə/

schwa

rupt

/rʌpt/

short u

Meaning

to stop something for a short time

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(in) + ter=/tə/(better) + rupt=/rʌpt/(abrupt)

Example

Sorry to interrupt, but may I ask a question?