How to Pronounce Intellect

To pronounce "intellect", say INT-ell-ect — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪntəlɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɪntəlɛkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “intellect”

"intellect" has 3 syllables: int-ell-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

What does intellect mean?

noun

  1. The faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty (uncountable)

    “Intellect is one of man's greatest powers.”

  2. The capacity of that faculty (in a particular person) (uncountable)

    “They were chosen because of their outstanding intellect.”

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Words that rhyme with intellect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspectsubjectprojectdirecteffectneglectaffectrejectdefectrespectdeflectreflect

Related words

intellectualunderstandingmindreasonintelligencewisdomwitrationality

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intellect"?▾

"Intellect" has 3 syllables: int · ell · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "intellect"?▾

The IPA transcription of "intellect" is /ˈɪntəlɛkt/.

What does "intellect" mean?▾

Intellect: The faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty (uncountable)

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