How to pronounce intelligence

intelligence

/ɪnˈtelədʒəns/

4 syllables, stress on the second

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/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.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/dʒ/as in job	One sound: “d” released straight into the middle of “vision”.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

A person with average intelligence would understand that.

How do you pronounce intelligence?

Intelligence is pronounced /ɪnˈtelədʒəns/ in American English.

How many syllables are in intelligence?

Intelligence has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in intelligence?

The second syllable: /ɪnˈtelədʒəns/.