How to pronounce intricate
Say it like IN-truh-kut. Intricate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- truh
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intricate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intricate
American and British speakers say intricate in essentially the same way: /ˈɪntrəkət/ in the US and /ˈɪntrəkət/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-truh-kut.
What does intricate mean?
- having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate“intricate lacework”
Where does intricate come from?
From Middle English intricat(e) (“entangled, intricate”), from Latin intrīcātus, perfect passive participle of intricō, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying intricate
How do you pronounce intricate?
Say IN-truh-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntrəkət/. In British English it is /ˈɪntrəkət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intricate?
Intricate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · truh · kut.
Do Americans and Brits say intricate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪntrəkət/ and the British form is /ˈɪntrəkət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.