How to Pronounce Intersects

To pronounce "intersects", say INT-ers-ects — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

INT-ers-ects

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💡 Tip for remembering “intersects”

"intersects" has 3 syllables: int-ers-ects. It rhymes with complex and hex, if that helps it stick.

What does intersects mean?

verb

  1. To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.

    “Any two diameters of a circle intersect each other at the centre.”

  2. Of two sets, to have at least one element in common.

Words that rhyme with intersects

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

complexhexvertexannexsexmultiplexvexperplexeffectsaspectsconvexnext

Related words

crosscoincidesconcurscrossescutcutseclipticencounters

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intersects"?▾

"Intersects" has 3 syllables: int · ers · ects.

What does "intersects" mean?▾

Intersects: To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.

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