How to pronounce interceptor
Say it like in-ter-SEP-ter. Interceptor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- in
- ter
- SEP
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interceptor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of interceptor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SEP-tuh.
What does interceptor mean?
- Anyone or anything that intercepts something else.
- A combat aircraft designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft before they can attack.
- A guided missile designed to intercept and destroy enemy missiles.
Where does interceptor come from?
From intercept + -or.
Words that rhyme with interceptor
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Questions about saying interceptor
How do you pronounce interceptor?
Say in-ter-SEP-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈsɛptɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈsɛptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interceptor?
Interceptor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: in · ter · SEP · ter.
Is interceptor 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 /ˌɪntəˈsɛptə/ (in-tuh-SEP-tuh).