How to pronounce intrepid
Say it like in-TREP-ud. Intrepid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREP).
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- in
- TREP
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intrepid 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.
- TREPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intrepid
American and British speakers say intrepid in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈtrɛpəd/ in the US and /ɪnˈtrɛpəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TREP-ud.
What does intrepid mean?
- Fearless; bold; brave.
Where does intrepid come from?
From French intrépide, from Latin intrepidus, from in- (“not”) + trepidus (“anxious, nervous”).
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Questions about saying intrepid
How do you pronounce intrepid?
Say in-TREP-ud. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtrɛpəd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtrɛpəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intrepid?
Intrepid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREP). Broken into parts: in · TREP · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say intrepid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈtrɛpəd/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtrɛpəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.