How to pronounce intercepts
Say it like in-ter-SEPTS. Intercepts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEPTS).
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- in
- ter
- SEPTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercepts 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.
- SEPTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of intercepts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SEPTS.
What does intercepts mean?
- plural of intercept How to pronounce intercept
- third-person singular simple present indicative of intercept How to pronounce intercept
Questions about saying intercepts
How do you pronounce intercepts?
Say in-ter-SEPTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈsɛpts/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈsɛpts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercepts?
Intercepts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEPTS). Broken into parts: in · ter · SEPTS.
Is intercepts 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 /ˌɪntəˈsɛpts/ (in-tuh-SEPTS).