How to Pronounce Intuitive

To pronounce "intuitive", say INT-uit-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “intuitive”

"intuitive" has 4 syllables: int-uit-iv-e.

What does intuitive mean?

noun

  1. One who has (especially parapsychological) intuition.

adjective

  1. Spontaneous, without requiring conscious thought.

    “The intuitive response turned out to be correct.”

  2. Easily understood or grasped by intuition.

    “Designing software with an intuitive interface can be difficult.”

Antonyms

counterintuitivenonintuitiveunintuitive

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Related words

illogicalunlogicalnaturalnonrationalvisceralglandularstraightforwardsimple

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intuitive"?▾

"Intuitive" has 4 syllables: int · uit · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "intuitive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "intuitive" is /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/.

What does "intuitive" mean?▾

Intuitive: One who has (especially parapsychological) intuition.

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