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How to Pronounce Interrupter

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Interrupter

,ɪntə'rəptər
Syllables: in·ter·rupt·er
Part of speech: noun

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Definition

An interrupter is a person or thing that stops someone from speaking or doing something for a short time.

Examples

  • She was trying to tell a story, but the interrupter kept talking over her.

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Words With Similar Sounds

Interpreter

ɪnˈtɜːr.prɪ.tər

She worked as an interpreter during the international conference.

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Interrupter

,ɪntə'rəptər

He is known as a frequent interrupter in meetings.

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Interrupter

,ɪntə'rəptər

The interrupter was asked to let others finish speaking.

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Interrupter

,ɪntə'rəptər

The interrupter was asked to let others finish speaking.

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Interrupter

,ɪntə'rəptər

The interrupter was asked to let others finish speaking.

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Common Word Combinations

Phrase Type Stress Pattern Example
interrupter switch collocation inTERrupter SWITCH Activate the interrupter switch to stop the machine immediately.
interrupter circuit collocation inTERrupter CIRcuit The interrupter circuit helps control electrical flow safely.
interrupter coil collocation inTERrupter COIL Replace the interrupter coil if the engine misfires.
interrupter contact collocation inTERrupter CONtact Wear and tear on the interrupter contact can cause issues.

Fun Fact

The word 'interrupter' comes from Latin 'interrumpere,' meaning 'to break between,' originally describing a device that breaks or stops an electric current.

Word Family

noun
interrupter

A person or thing that stops someone from speaking or stops an action temporarily.

"The interrupter stopped the speaker several times during the meeting."

verb
interrupt

To stop someone from speaking or doing something for a short time.

"Please don't interrupt me while I am talking."

adjective
interruptive

Describes something that causes interruptions or stops something from continuing.

"Her interruptive behavior made it hard to finish the discussion."

adverb
interruptively

In a way that causes interruptions or stops something from continuing.

"He spoke interruptively, breaking the flow of the meeting."

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