How to pronounce intuitive
Say it like in-TOO-uh-tiv. Intuitive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- in
- TOO
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intuitive 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.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of intuitive
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-TYOO-IT-iv.
What does intuitive mean?
- spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency“an intuitive revulsion”
- obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation
Where does intuitive come from?
Borrowed from Middle French intuitif, from Medieval Latin intuitivus, from Latin intueri.
Questions about saying intuitive
How do you pronounce intuitive?
Say in-TOO-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtuətɪv/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtjuːˈɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intuitive?
Intuitive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: in · TOO · uh · tiv.
Is intuitive 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 /ˌɪnˈtjuːˈɪtɪv/ (in-TYOO-IT-iv).