How to pronounce intersection
Say it like in-ter-SEK-shun. Intersection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- in
- ter
- SEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intersection 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intersection
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SEK-shun.
What does intersection mean?
- a point where lines intersect
- a junction where one street or road crosses another
- a point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations
Where does intersection come from?
From Middle French intersection and its etymon Latin intersectiō.
Words that rhyme with intersection
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intersection.
Questions about saying intersection
How do you pronounce intersection?
Say in-ter-SEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈsɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intersection?
Intersection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: in · ter · SEK · shun.
Is intersection 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 /ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃən/ (in-tuh-SEK-shun).