How many syllables in interception?

Syllables in interception

4

in·ter·cep·tion

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

How to say interception

Said as /ˌɪntɚˈsɛpʃən/4 syllables, in-ter-CEP-tion · da-da-DUM-da
Said as /ˌɪnɚˈsɛpʃən/4 syllables, in-ter-CEP-tion · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters12

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in interception?
Interception has four syllables.
How do you divide interception into syllables?
Interception divides as in-ter-cep-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in interception?
The third syllable (in-ter-CEP-tion).

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