How to pronounce intoxicate
Say it like in-TAHK-sih-kayt. Intoxicate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHK).
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- in
- TAHK
- sih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intoxicate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of intoxicate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-TOK-sih-kayt.
What does intoxicate mean?
- To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.
- To excite to enthusiasm or madness.
Where does intoxicate come from?
First attested in 1450, in Middle English; from Middle English intoxicaten, from intoxicat(e) (“(of a weapon or drug) smeared, anointed or filled with poison; (of a human being, animal) poisoned, intoxicated”, also used as the past particip
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Questions about saying intoxicate
How do you pronounce intoxicate?
Say in-TAHK-sih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɑksɪkeɪt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intoxicate?
Intoxicate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHK). Broken into parts: in · TAHK · sih · kayt.
Is intoxicate 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 /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/ (in-TOK-sih-kayt).