How to Pronounce Intractable

To pronounce "intractable", say INTR-act-abl-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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INTR-act-abl-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “intractable”

"intractable" has 4 syllables: intr-act-abl-e. It rhymes with tractable and actable, if that helps it stick.

What does intractable mean?

adjective

  1. Not tractable; not able to be managed, controlled, governed or directed.
  2. (of a mathematical problem) Not able to be solved.

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Words that rhyme with intractable

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tractableactableretractabletractebel

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How many syllables are in "intractable"?▾

"Intractable" has 4 syllables: intr · act · abl · e.

What does "intractable" mean?▾

Intractable: Not tractable; not able to be managed, controlled, governed or directed.

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