How to Pronounce Intervening

To pronounce "intervening", say INT-erv-en-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

INT-erv-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “intervening”

"intervening" has 4 syllables: int-erv-en-ing. It rhymes with keening and demeaning, if that helps it stick.

What does intervening mean?

verb

  1. To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action.

    “The police had to be called to intervene in the fight.”

  2. To occur, fall, or come between, points of time, or events.

    “An instant intervened between the flash and the report.”

noun

  1. Intervention; mediation

adjective

  1. That intervenes or mediates.
  2. Falling between two periods or events.

Synonyms

interferestep ininterrupt

Words that rhyme with intervening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keeningdemeaningmeaningpreeningcareeningscreeningleaningconveningcleaningpeeninggleaningweaning

Related words

disjunctivemiddleintervenerinvolveseparatinginvolvementparticipantintervenor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intervening"?▾

"Intervening" has 4 syllables: int · erv · en · ing.

What does "intervening" mean?▾

Intervening: To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action.

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