How to Pronounce Intruding

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

INTR-ud-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “intruding”

"intruding" has 3 syllables: intr-ud-ing. It rhymes with brooding and precluding, if that helps it stick.

What does intruding mean?

verb

  1. To thrust oneself in; to come or enter without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass.

    “to intrude on families at unseasonable hours; to intrude on the lands of another”

  2. To force in.

noun

  1. Intrusion

Words that rhyme with intruding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

broodingprecludingalludingconcludingexcludingcolludingprotrudingexudingeludingdeludingdenudingextruding

Related words

intrusivetrespassingbotheringdisturbingpenetratingmagmainterruptingobtrusion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intruding"?▾

"Intruding" has 3 syllables: intr · ud · ing.

What does "intruding" mean?▾

Intruding: To thrust oneself in; to come or enter without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass.

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