How to Pronounce: Sorry to Interrupt, But...

Hello! I’m John Russell.
Let’s continue our exploration of common words, phrases, and expressions.
Today we focus on language we might use when we might need to interrupt other people.
In other words, we use this phrase when we need to get the attention of someone who is speaking.
It goes like this:
“Sorry to interrupt, but...”
We begin with the word “sorry.” This is an informal way to apologize. Why might you need to apologize?
Well, in American culture, we consider it impolite to cut in when someone else is speaking.
One important part about the word “sorry.” The vowel sound can be tricky. Repeat the vowel sound after me. And make sure your jaw and lips are relaxed.
(use vowel sound from sorry)
(repeat three times)
Now let’s consider the word “interrupt.”
It has the neutral vowel sound a couple of times. We make the neutral vowel sound like this:
(neutral vowel sound/schwa)
Now let’s say the whole word:
Interrupt
Interrupt
Now let’s combine our words. Repeat after me:
Sorry to interrupt, but...
Sorry to interrupt, but ....
Sorry to interrupt, but....
What comes after the word “but?”
Any kind of simple statement that involves a clause - a subject and verb grouping.
For example, you might say “Sorry to interrupt, but I have a quick question.”
Or
“Sorry to interrupt, but I need your help.”
That’s all for today! Keep up the good work!
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