How to pronounce intercepted
Say it like in-ter-SEP-tud. Intercepted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- in
- ter
- SEP
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercepted 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.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intercepted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SEP-tud.
What does intercepted mean?
- simple past and past participle of intercept How to pronounce intercept
Questions about saying intercepted
How do you pronounce intercepted?
Say in-ter-SEP-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈsɛptəd/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈsɛptəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercepted?
Intercepted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: in · ter · SEP · tud.
Is intercepted 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 /ˌɪntəˈsɛptəd/ (in-tuh-SEP-tud).