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Then say 'tel' with stress on the 'e' as in 'elephant'.
Follow with light 'leh' /ɪ/, then a soft 'jent' ending.
in-te-li-gent (missing stress)
in-tel-e-gent (incorrect middle sounds)
in-tel-li-gant (incorrect end sound)
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
same as American
same as American
same as American
No, it is a soft 'j' sound /dʒ/.
Stress is on the second syllable: 'tel'.
There are four syllables.
Having good understanding and mental ability.
/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
The ability to learn and understand.
/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəntli/
In a smart way.
/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/
Not having much understanding.
'gənt' in 'intelligent' vs. 'gəns' in 'intelligence'
'gent' vs. 'gently' in 'intelligently', lighter ending.
'un-' prefix changes initial sound in 'unintelligent'.
Remember that the stress is on 'tel'. Try clapping when saying it.
Watch your mouth move to ensure you are forming each sound correctly.
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