How to Pronounce “intervene”

American (US)

/ˌɪntɚˈvin/

British (UK)

/ˌɪntəˈviːn/

Australian (AU)

/ˌɪntəˈviːn/

verb — To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action. [with in].

Example: The police had to be called to intervene in the fight.

The final e is silent. The transcription /ˌɪntɚˈvin/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “intervene” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “intervene” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˌɪntɚˈvin/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "intervene" mean?

intervene (verb): To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action. [with in]. For example — The police had to be called to intervene in the fight.

How do you pronounce "intervene" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˌɪntɚˈvin/. British English: /ˌɪntəˈviːn/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "intervene"?

/ˌɪntɚˈvin/ in American English, /ˌɪntəˈviːn/ in British English, /ˌɪntəˈviːn/ in Australian English.

Which syllable is stressed in "intervene"?

“intervene” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˌɪntɚˈvin/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.