How many syllables in intercepted?

Syllables in intercepted

4

in·ter·cept·ed

Intercepted has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say intercepted

Said as /ˌɪntɚˈsɛptəd/4 syllables, in-ter-CEPT-ed · da-da-DUM-da
Said as /ˌɪntɚˈsɛptɪd/4 syllables, in-ter-CEPT-ed · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters11

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in intercepted?
Intercepted has four syllables.
How do you divide intercepted into syllables?
Intercepted divides as in-ter-cept-ed.
Which syllable is stressed in intercepted?
The third syllable (in-ter-CEPT-ed).

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