How to Pronounce "interception"
word
ˌɪnɝˈsɛpʃən/, /ˌɪntɝˈsɛpʃən
in-ter-SEP-shun
ˌɪntəsˈɛpʃən
in-tuh-SEP-shun
Definition
The act of stopping, catching, or taking control of something before it reaches its intended destination, often used in sports, security, or communications.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnɝˈsɛpʃən/, /ˌɪntɝˈsɛpʃən
British English
ˌɪntəsˈɛpʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ter-SEP-shun
UK
in-tuh-SEP-shun
Listen in Context
The player's quick interception changed the outcome of the game.
The police made an interception of illegal goods at the border.
An interception of the message prevented the secret from spreading.
That amazing interception by the defender really fired up the crowd.