How many syllables in "intercepted"?

"intercepted" has 4 lettergrepen (in - ter - cep - ted).

How to divide "intercepted"?

"intercepted" divides into 4 parts: in · ter · cep · ted.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (in... ter... cep... ted) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"intercepted": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·ter·cep·ted

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in-ter-CEP-ted(in · ter · cep · ted)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "intercepted" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɪn.tərˈsɛp.tɪd⁄

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Lettergrepenin·ter·cep·ted

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How many syllables in "intercepted"?: "intercepted" has 4 lettergrepen (in - ter - cep - ted).
How to divide "intercepted"?: "intercepted" divides into 4 parts: in · ter · cep · ted.
Where is the stress in "intercepted"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "intercepted"?: Say each syllable slowly (in... ter... cep... ted) and listen on SayItVid.