How to Pronounce Intolerant

To pronounce "intolerant", say INT-ol-er-ant — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

INT-ol-er-ant

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💡 Tip for remembering “intolerant”

"intolerant" has 4 syllables: int-ol-er-ant. It rhymes with tolerant, if that helps it stick.

What does intolerant mean?

noun

  1. One who is intolerant; a bigot.

adjective

  1. Unable or indisposed to tolerate, endure or bear.

    “I am lactose-intolerant, so I can't drink milk.”

  2. Not tolerant; close-minded about new or different ideas; indisposed to tolerate contrary opinions or beliefs; impatient of dissent or opposition; denying or refusing the right of private opinion or choice in others; inclined to persecute or suppress dissent.

Words that rhyme with intolerant

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tolerant

Related words

narrow-mindedrigidstrictnarrowbigotedilliberalintolerableintolerance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intolerant"?▾

"Intolerant" has 4 syllables: int · ol · er · ant.

What does "intolerant" mean?▾

Intolerant: One who is intolerant; a bigot.

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