How to pronounce interception
Say it like in-ter-SEP-shun. Interception has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- in
- ter
- SEP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interception 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interception
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SEP-shun.
What does interception mean?
- An act of intercepting something, the state of being intercepted, or a thing that is intercepted.
- An aeronautical action in which a fighter approaches a suspicious aircraft to escort it away from a prohibited area, or approaches an enemy aircraft to shoot it down.
- A passing play where the ball is caught by the opposing team.
Where does interception come from?
Borrowed from Latin interceptiō; compare French interception.
Words that rhyme with interception
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of interception.
- exception
- reception
- perception
- conception
- deception
- inception
- contraception
- misconception
- preconception
- proprioception
Questions about saying interception
How do you pronounce interception?
Say in-ter-SEP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈsɛpʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈsɛpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interception?
Interception has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: in · ter · SEP · shun.
Is interception 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 /ˌɪntəˈsɛpʃən/ (in-tuh-SEP-shun).