How to pronounce intersects
Say it like in-ter-SEKTS. Intersects has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEKTS).
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- in
- ter
- SEKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intersects 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.
- SEKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of intersects
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SEKTS.
What does intersects mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of intersect How to pronounce intersect
Words that rhyme with intersects
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Questions about saying intersects
How do you pronounce intersects?
Say in-ter-SEKTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈsɛkts/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈsɛkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intersects?
Intersects has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEKTS). Broken into parts: in · ter · SEKTS.
Is intersects 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 /ˌɪntəˈsɛkts/ (in-tuh-SEKTS).