How to Pronounce Intertextuality

To pronounce "intertextuality", say INT-ert-ext-ual-ity — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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INT-ert-ext-ual-ity

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"intertextuality" has 5 syllables: int-ert-ext-ual-ity.

What does intertextuality mean?

noun

  1. The idea that a given text is a response to what has already been written, be it explicit or implicit.

    When one studies the intertextuality of "Hamlet", one realises that William Shakespeare must have read thousands of books.

  2. The reference to another separate and distinct text within a text.

    When one studies the intertextuality of "Hamlet", one realises that William Shakespeare must have read thousands of books.

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How many syllables are in "intertextuality"?

"Intertextuality" has 5 syllables: int · ert · ext · ual · ity.

What does "intertextuality" mean?

Intertextuality: The idea that a given text is a response to what has already been written, be it explicit or implicit.

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