How to pronounce intel
Say it like in-TEL. Intel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL).
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- in
- TEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intel 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.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of intel
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: IN-tel.
What does intel mean?
- Intelligence (secret information).“Intel is important in espionage.”
Where does intel come from?
Clipping of intelligence.
Words that rhyme with intel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intel.
Questions about saying intel
How do you pronounce intel?
Say in-TEL. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɛl/. In British English it is /ˈɪntɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intel?
Intel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL). Broken into parts: in · TEL.
Is intel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈɪntɛl/ (IN-tel).