How to pronounce intercepting
Say it like in-ter-SEP-ting. Intercepting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- in
- ter
- SEP
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercepting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of intercepting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SEP-ting.
What does intercepting mean?
- present participle and gerund of intercept How to pronounce intercept
Words that rhyme with intercepting
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Questions about saying intercepting
How do you pronounce intercepting?
Say in-ter-SEP-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈsɛptɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈsɛptɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercepting?
Intercepting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: in · ter · SEP · ting.
Is intercepting 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 /ˌɪntəˈsɛptɪŋ/ (in-tuh-SEP-ting).