How to Pronounce Intervention

To pronounce "intervention", say INT-erv-ent-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “intervention”

"intervention" has 4 syllables: int-erv-ent-ion. It rhymes with intention and abstention, if that helps it stick.

What does intervention mean?

noun

  1. The action of intervening; interfering in some course of events.
  2. A legal motion through which a person or entity who has not been named as a party to a case seeks to have the court order that they be made a party.

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Words that rhyme with intervention

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

intentionabstentioninattentioncontraventionnoninterventioncircumvention

Related words

intercessioninterferenceintervenerintermediationinterpositioninterventionalreactioninvolvement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intervention"?▾

"Intervention" has 4 syllables: int · erv · ent · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "intervention"?▾

The IPA transcription of "intervention" is /ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/.

What does "intervention" mean?▾

Intervention: The action of intervening; interfering in some course of events.

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