How to Pronounce "intervene in"
expression
in-ter-VEEN in
in-tuh-VEEN in
Definition
To become involved in a situation, especially to try to change or stop what is happening.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪntɝˈvin/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
ˌɪntəvˈiːn/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ter-VEEN in
UK
in-tuh-VEEN in
Listen in Context
The teacher had to intervene in the fight.
The government decided to intervene in the economy.
Sometimes doctors need to intervene in emergencies.
I don't like to intervene in other people's arguments, but sometimes it's necessary.