How to pronounce intercession
Say it like in-ter-SESH-un. Intercession has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SESH).
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- in
- ter
- SESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercession 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.
- SESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intercession
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SESH-un.
What does intercession mean?
- The act of intervening or mediating between two parties.
- A prayer to God on behalf of another person; especially, such a prayer offered by a heavenly saint on behalf of a mere mortal who has prayed to the saint for such help.
Where does intercession come from?
First attested in the early 15th Century.
Words that rhyme with intercession
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Questions about saying intercession
How do you pronounce intercession?
Say in-ter-SESH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈsɛʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈsɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercession?
Intercession has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SESH). Broken into parts: in · ter · SESH · un.
Is intercession 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 /ˌɪntəˈsɛʃən/ (in-tuh-SESH-un).