How to pronounce intransigent
Say it like in-TRAN-suh-junt. Intransigent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAN).
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- in
- TRAN
- suh
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intransigent 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.
- TRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does intransigent mean?
- Unwilling to compromise or moderate a position; unreasonable; stubborn.“Don't waste your time trying to change his mind: he's completely intransigent.”
- A person who is intransigent.
Where does intransigent come from?
Borrowed from French intransigeant, from Spanish intransigente, from Latin in- (“un-, not”) + trānsigēns, present participle of trānsigō (“to come to an understanding”), from trāns (“across”) + agō (“to do”).
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Questions about saying intransigent
How do you pronounce intransigent?
Say in-TRAN-suh-junt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtrænsədʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intransigent?
Intransigent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAN). Broken into parts: in · TRAN · suh · junt.