How to Pronounce Intestate

To pronounce "intestate", say INT-est-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “intestate”

"intestate" has 4 syllables: int-est-at-e.

What does intestate mean?

noun

  1. A person who dies without making a valid will.

adjective

  1. Without a valid will indicating whom to leave one's estate to after death.
  2. Not devised or bequeathed; not disposed of by will.

Antonyms

testate

Related words

will-lessheirlessunheiredunlegaciedurnlessunendowedunlivedincomeless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intestate"?▾

"Intestate" has 4 syllables: int · est · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "intestate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "intestate" is /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/.

What does "intestate" mean?▾

Intestate: A person who dies without making a valid will.

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