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Intrusive Pronunciation
Intrusive is pronounced in-TROO-siv, IPA /ˌɪnˈtrusɪv/.
in-TROO-siv
US /ˌɪnˈtrusɪv/ · UK /ɪnˈtruːsɪv/
Syllables: in · TROO · siv (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Getting involved or appearing where it is not wanted.
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Intrusive in a Sentence
- The questions felt intrusive.
- Security cameras here are less intrusive than expected.
- He found the attention intrusive rather than flattering.
Common Mispronunciations of Intrusive
Not IN-troo-siv
TROO is the loud beat. Intrude sets the pattern and the adjective follows it.
Not in-TROO-ziv
That s hisses rather than buzzing, which is true of abusive and elusive as well.
Tip: Intrusion does buzz at the back, giving in-TROO-zhuhn, so the two words part company at the ending.
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