How to pronounce intellect

intellect

/ˈɪntəlekt/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈɪnəlekt/.

/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

Tom is weak now, but his intellect is sound.

How do you pronounce intellect?

Intellect is pronounced /ˈɪntəlekt/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈɪnəlekt/, is also used.

How many syllables are in intellect?

Intellect has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in intellect?

The first syllable: /ˈɪntəlekt/.