How to Pronounce "intercepting"
word
ˌɪnɝˈsɛptɪŋ/, /ˌɪntɝˈsɛptɪŋ
in-ter-SEPT-ing
ˌɪntəsˈɛptɪŋ
in-tuh-SEPT-ing
Definition
Stopping or catching someone or something before it reaches its destination. It is often used for messages, objects, or people being stopped on their way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnɝˈsɛptɪŋ/, /ˌɪntɝˈsɛptɪŋ
British English
ˌɪntəsˈɛptɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ter-SEPT-ing
UK
in-tuh-SEPT-ing
Listen in Context
The police are intercepting illegal goods at the border.
He is good at intercepting passes during soccer games.
They are intercepting messages to prevent a crime.
The secret service spent weeks intercepting phone calls from suspects.