How to Pronounce Intriguing

To pronounce "intriguing", say INTR-ig-uing — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈtɹiːɡɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪnˈtɹiːɡɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “intriguing”

"intriguing" has 3 syllables: intr-ig-uing. It rhymes with fatiguing and leaguing, if that helps it stick.

What does intriguing mean?

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.

noun

  1. An intrigue.

adjective

  1. Causing a desire to know more; mysterious.
  2. Having clandestine or illicit intercourse.

Synonyms

attractivefascinatinginteresting

Words that rhyme with intriguing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fatiguingleaguing

Related words

challengingprovocativeinterestingenigmaticmysteriousmysteryoddstrange

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intriguing"?▾

"Intriguing" has 3 syllables: intr · ig · uing.

What is the IPA transcription of "intriguing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "intriguing" is /ɪnˈtɹiːɡɪŋ/.

What does "intriguing" mean?▾

Intriguing: To conceive or carry out a secret plan intended to harm; to form a plot or scheme.

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