How to pronounce intellectually
Say it like in-tuh-LEK-choo-uh-lee. Intellectually has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- in
- tuh
- LEK
- choo
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intellectually 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intellectually
American and British speakers say intellectually in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəli/ in the US and /ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuːəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-tuh-LEK-choo-uh-lee.
What does intellectually mean?
- In an intellectual manner.
Where does intellectually come from?
From intellectual + -ly.
Words that rhyme with intellectually
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intellectually.
Questions about saying intellectually
How do you pronounce intellectually?
Say in-tuh-LEK-choo-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəli/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuːəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intellectually?
Intellectually has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: in · tuh · LEK · choo · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say intellectually the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəli/ and the British form is /ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuːəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.