How to pronounce intercede
Say it like in-ter-SEED. Intercede has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEED).
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- in
- ter
- SEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercede pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intercede
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SEED.
What does intercede mean?
- To plead on someone else's behalf.“Our Lady intercedes”
- To act as a mediator in a dispute; to arbitrate or mediate.
- To pass between; to intervene.
Where does intercede come from?
First attested in c. 1570.
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Words that rhyme with intercede
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Questions about saying intercede
How do you pronounce intercede?
Say in-ter-SEED. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈsid/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈsiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercede?
Intercede has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEED). Broken into parts: in · ter · SEED.
Is intercede pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪntəˈsiːd/ (in-tuh-SEED).