How to Pronounce Intrigue

To pronounce "intrigue", say INTR-ig-ue — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

INTR-ig-ue

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💡 Tip for remembering “intrigue”

"intrigue" has 3 syllables: intr-ig-ue. It rhymes with fatigue and blitzkrieg, if that helps it stick.

What does intrigue mean?

noun

  1. A complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.
  2. The plot of a play, poem or romance; the series of complications in which a writer involves their imaginary characters.

verb

  1. To conceive or carry out a secret plan intended to harm; to form a plot or scheme.
  2. To arouse the interest of; to fascinate.

Words that rhyme with intrigue

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fatigueblitzkriegfeaguetweaggriegtreague

Related words

machinationconniveschemefascinateconspiracyplotmysterystory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intrigue"?▾

"Intrigue" has 3 syllables: intr · ig · ue.

What does "intrigue" mean?▾

Intrigue: A complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.

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