How to Pronounce "intervenes"
word
in-ter-VEENZ
in-tuh-VEENZ
Definition
Takes action to become involved in a situation, especially when trying to change or improve it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪntɝˈvinz
British English
ˌɪntəvˈiːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ter-VEENZ
UK
in-tuh-VEENZ
Listen in Context
The government intervenes to help poor families.
She intervenes whenever her friends argue.
He rarely intervenes unless things get really serious.
The teacher intervenes when students are fighting.