How to Pronounce "intercession"
word
ˌɪnɝˈsɛʃən/, /ˌɪntɝˈsɛʃən
in-ter-SEH-shun
ˌɪntəsˈɛʃən
in-tuh-SEH-shun
Definition
Intercession is the act of intervening or speaking on behalf of someone, usually to help them or ask for mercy or support. It can be used in social, legal, or religious contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnɝˈsɛʃən/, /ˌɪntɝˈsɛʃən
British English
ˌɪntəsˈɛʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ter-SEH-shun
UK
in-tuh-SEH-shun
Listen in Context
The lawyer's intercession helped the boy avoid jail.
Many people ask for intercession during difficult times.
The priest offered intercession for the sick.
Without her intercession, things would have turned out much worse.