How to Pronounce "intercepts"
word
ˌɪnɝˈsɛpts/, /ˌɪntɝˈsɛpts
in-ter-SEPTS
ˌɪntəsˈɛpts
in-tuh-SEPTS
Definition
To stop or catch something as it is moving. In mathematics, 'intercepts' are the points where a line or curve crosses an axis, like the x-intercept or y-intercept.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnɝˈsɛpts/, /ˌɪntɝˈsɛpts
British English
ˌɪntəsˈɛpts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ter-SEPTS
UK
in-tuh-SEPTS
Listen in Context
He intercepts the ball during the game.
The police intercepts the package at the border.
The line intercepts the y-axis at 5.
She always intercepts my emails before they reach the boss.