How to Pronounce "intelligence"
word
/ˌɪnˈtɛɫədʒəns/
in-TEL-uh-juhns
/ɪntˈɛlɪdʒəns/
in-TEL-i-juhns
Definition
Intelligence is the ability to learn, understand, and think well. It can also mean secret information collected by governments or military organizations.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈtɛɫədʒəns/
British English
/ɪntˈɛlɪdʒəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-TEL-uh-juhns
UK
in-TEL-i-juhns
Listen in Context
Her intelligence helps her solve problems quickly.
The teacher saw intelligence in the young student.
The army received new intelligence about the area.
You can see his intelligence in the way he asks questions.