How to pronounce intact
Say it like in-TAKT. Intact has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAKT).
- in
- TAKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intact pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of intact
American and British speakers say intact in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtækt/ in the US and /ɪnˈtækt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TAKT.
What does intact mean?
- constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged“a local motion keepeth bodies integral”“was able to keep the collection entire during his lifetime”
- (of a woman) having the hymen unbroken“she was intact, virginal”
- (used of domestic animals) sexually competent“an entire horse”
Where does intact come from?
From Middle French intact, from Latin intact(us).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with intact
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Questions about saying intact
How do you pronounce intact?
Say in-TAKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtækt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intact?
Intact has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAKT). Broken into parts: in · TAKT.
Do Americans and Brits say intact the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtækt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtækt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.