How to pronounce intolerant
Say it like in-TAH-luh-runt. Intolerant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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- in
- TAH
- luh
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intolerant 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.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intolerant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-TOL-uh-runt.
What does intolerant mean?
- Unable or indisposed to tolerate, endure or bear.
- Unable to digest food or be given substances of a certain composition without adverse effects.“I am intolerant of lactose, so I can't drink milk”
- Not tolerant; close-minded about new or different ideas; indisposed to tolerate contrary opinions or beliefs; impatient of dissent or opposition; denying or refusing the right of private opinion or choice in others; inclined to persecute or suppress dissent.
- One who is intolerant; a bigot.
Where does intolerant come from?
First attested in the first half of the 18th century; either borrowed from French intolérant (early 17th century) or from its source, Latin intolerāns.
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Questions about saying intolerant
How do you pronounce intolerant?
Say in-TAH-luh-runt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɑlərənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intolerant?
Intolerant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: in · TAH · luh · runt.
Is intolerant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/ (in-TOL-uh-runt).