How to pronounce intercessor
Say it like IN-ter-ses-er. Intercessor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- ses
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercessor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intercessor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tuh-ses-uh.
What does intercessor mean?
- A mediator, one who reconciles enemies or pleads for another.
- An intermediary, a middleman.
- A saint believed to plead for a sinner to God.“St Mary the Intercessor”
Where does intercessor come from?
Late 15th century, from Latin intercessor, from Latin intercēdō, from inter (“between”) + cēdō (“to go”) (English cede), literally “go-between”.
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Questions about saying intercessor
How do you pronounce intercessor?
Say IN-ter-ses-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntərˌsɛsər/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəˌsɛsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercessor?
Intercessor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · ses · er.
Is intercessor 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 /ˈɪntəˌsɛsə/ (IN-tuh-ses-uh).