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intercept

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "intercept" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

intercept

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

intercept is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, intercept is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofintercept

1noun
  • An interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call.
  • An interception of a missile.
  • The coordinate of the point at which a curve intersects an axis.
  • A form of market research where consumers are intercepted and interviewed in a retail store or mall.
1verb
  • To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).

    Example: "The police intercepted the package of stolen goods while it was in transit."

  • To gain possession of (the ball) in a ball game
  • To take or comprehend between.
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