How to pronounce intercept
Say it like in-ter-SEPT. Intercept has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEPT).
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- in
- ter
- SEPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercept 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.
- SEPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of intercept
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SEPT.
What does intercept mean?
- the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
- seize on its way“The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace”
- tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information“The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy”“Is this hotel room bugged?”
Where does intercept come from?
Borrowed from Latin interceptum, past participle of intercipiō.
Words that rhyme with intercept
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Questions about saying intercept
How do you pronounce intercept?
Say in-ter-SEPT. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈsɛpt/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈsɛpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercept?
Intercept has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEPT). Broken into parts: in · ter · SEPT.
Is intercept 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 /ɪntəˈsɛpt/ (in-tuh-SEPT).