How many syllables in intercept?

Syllables in intercept

3

in·ter·cept

Intercept has three syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say intercept

Said as /ˌɪntɚˈsɛpt/3 syllables, in-ter-CEPT · da-da-DUM
Said as /ˌɪnɚˈsɛpt/3 syllables, in-ter-CEPT · da-da-DUM
StressThird syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say intercept slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, ter, cept. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with intercept

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Questions

How many syllables are in intercept?
Intercept has three syllables.
How do you divide intercept into syllables?
Intercept divides as in-ter-cept.
Which syllable is stressed in intercept?
The third syllable (in-ter-CEPT).

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