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