How to pronounce intercipient
Say it like in-ter-SIP-ee-unt. Intercipient has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIP).
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- in
- ter
- SIP
- ee
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercipient 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intercipient
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SIP-ee-unt.
What does intercipient mean?
- Intercepting; stopping.
- One who, or that which, intercepts or stops anything.
Where does intercipient come from?
Borrowed from Latin intercipiēns, present participle of intercipiō.
Words that rhyme with intercipient
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Questions about saying intercipient
How do you pronounce intercipient?
Say in-ter-SIP-ee-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntərˈsɪpiənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈsɪpiənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercipient?
Intercipient has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIP). Broken into parts: in · ter · SIP · ee · unt.
Is intercipient 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 /ˌɪntəˈsɪpiənt/ (in-tuh-SIP-ee-unt).