How to Pronounce Intelligent

To pronounce "intelligent", say INT-ell-ig-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “intelligent”

"intelligent" has 4 syllables: int-ell-ig-ent.

What does intelligent mean?

adjective

  1. Of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.
  2. Well thought-out, well considered.

    “The engineer had a very intelligent design proposal for the new car.”

Antonyms

stupid

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Related words

brainysophisticatedsensiblewell-informedthinkingrationalreasonableincisive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intelligent"?▾

"Intelligent" has 4 syllables: int · ell · ig · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "intelligent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "intelligent" is /ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/.

What does "intelligent" mean?▾

Intelligent: Of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.

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