How to pronounce intersected
Say it like in-ter-SEK-tid. Intersected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- in
- ter
- SEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intersected 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.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of intersected
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SEK-tid.
What does intersected mean?
- simple past and past participle of intersect How to pronounce intersect
Words that rhyme with intersected
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Questions about saying intersected
How do you pronounce intersected?
Say in-ter-SEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈsɛktɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈsɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intersected?
Intersected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: in · ter · SEK · tid.
Is intersected 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 /ˌɪntəˈsɛktɪd/ (in-tuh-SEK-tid).