How to pronounce intrude
Say it like in-TROOD. Intrude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROOD).
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- in
- TROOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intrude 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.
- TROODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of intrude
American and British speakers say intrude in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtrud/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈtruːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TROOD.
What does intrude mean?
- To thrust oneself in; to come or enter without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass.“to intrude on families at unseasonable hours; to intrude on the lands of another”
- To force in.
Where does intrude come from?
From Latin intrudere, from in- + trudere (“to thrust”).
Words that rhyme with intrude
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Questions about saying intrude
How do you pronounce intrude?
Say in-TROOD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtrud/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtruːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intrude?
Intrude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROOD). Broken into parts: in · TROOD.
Do Americans and Brits say intrude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtrud/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈtruːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.