How to pronounce intuit
Say it like in-TOO-it. Intuit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- in
- TOO
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intuit 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.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of intuit
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: in-TYOO-it.
What does intuit mean?
- To know intuitively or by immediate perception.
Where does intuit come from?
A back-formation from intuition and intuitive; compare Latin intuitus (“observed; considered”), perfect participle of intueor (“to look at, upon or towards; to observe, regard; to consider, contemplate”), from in- (“in, inside”) (ultimately
Questions about saying intuit
How do you pronounce intuit?
Say in-TOO-it. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtuɪt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtjuːɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intuit?
Intuit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: in · TOO · it.
Is intuit pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ɪnˈtjuːɪt/ (in-TYOO-it).