English pronunciation · Words Starting with I
Intelligent Pronunciation
Intelligent is pronounced in-TE-luh-juhnt, IPA /ˌɪnˈtɛlədʒənt/.
in-TE-luh-juhnt
US /ˌɪnˈtɛlədʒənt/ · UK /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/
Syllables: in · TE · luh · juhnt (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Able to learn, understand, and reason well.
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Intelligent in a Sentence
- She asked an intelligent question halfway through the talk.
- Crows are far more intelligent than people expect.
- It was an intelligent use of a small budget.
Common Mispronunciations of Intelligent
Not in-te-li-JENT
Pin the force to TE and let the three syllables after it fall away. A loud ending turns the word into a shout.
Not in-TE-li-guhnt
Soften the g to the j of jam, which is what a g before an e does here.
Tip: Four syllables, in-TE-luh-juhnt. The lli in the middle is one quick luh, not two separate beats.
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