How to pronounce "intellect"

intellect

Noun
American
/ˈɪn.tə.ˌlɛkt/

Syllable Breakdown

in te lect

How natives say intellect

British
/ˈɪn.tə.ˌlɛkt/

Syllable Breakdown

in te lect

How natives say intellect

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'in', rhyming with 'pin'.

  • Say 'tuh', sounds like 'to' in 'tomato'.

  • End with 'lect', rhyming with 'select'.

Common Mistakes

  • in-tuh-leckt (incorrect vowel sound in last syllable)

  • in-te-lects (adding an extra 's' sound)

  • in-tu-lect (incorrect vowel in second syllable)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

FAQ

Is 'intellect' stressed at the beginning?

Yes, stress the first syllable: 'IN-te-lect'.

Do I pronounce the 't' in 'intellect'?

Yes, the 't' is pronounced as in 'table'.

Is the 'lect' part pronounced like 'select'?

Yes, it sounds similar to the end of 'select'.

Definition

intellect

The ability to think and understand well.

Word Family

intelligent

/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

adjective

Having or showing intelligence

Example: She is very intelligent.

intellectual

/ˌɪntəˈlɛk.tʃuəl/

adjective

Relating to intellect

Example: He engaged in intellectual debates.

intelligible

/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒɪbəl/

adjective

Able to be understood

Example: Her speech was clear and intelligible.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Intellect vs. intelligent

- Different stress positions.

Intellect vs. intellectual

- Different number of syllables and stress.

Intellect vs. intelligible

- Different vowel sounds in the middle.

Pro Tips

Listen Carefully

Focus on the stress in 'intellect' when listening to native speakers.

Slow Down

Practice slowly to get both vowel sounds right in 'intellect'.

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