How to pronounce interceptors
Say it like in-ter-SEP-terz. Interceptors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- in
- ter
- SEP
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interceptors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of interceptors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SEP-tuz.
What does interceptors mean?
- plural of interceptor How to pronounce interceptor
Questions about saying interceptors
How do you pronounce interceptors?
Say in-ter-SEP-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈsɛptɚz/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈsɛptəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interceptors?
Interceptors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: in · ter · SEP · terz.
Is interceptors 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 /ˌɪntəˈsɛptəz/ (in-tuh-SEP-tuz).