How to Pronounce "interceptor"
word
ˌɪnɝˈsɛptɝ/, /ˌɪntɝˈsɛptɝ
in-ter-SEP-ter
ˌɪntəsˈɛptɐ
in-tuh-SEP-tuh
Definition
An interceptor is usually a military aircraft or missile designed to stop and destroy enemy planes or missiles before they reach their target. It can also refer to something or someone that intercepts, or stops, something from getting through.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnɝˈsɛptɝ/, /ˌɪntɝˈsɛptɝ
British English
ˌɪntəsˈɛptɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ter-SEP-ter
UK
in-tuh-SEP-tuh
Listen in Context
The air force uses an interceptor to stop enemy planes.
The missile interceptor destroyed the target in the sky.
An interceptor catches missiles before they can reach the city.
The new interceptor can react to threats in seconds.