How to Pronounce "intransigent"
word
ˌɪnˈtɹænsədʒənt/, /ˌɪnˈtɹænzədʒənt
in-TRAN-suh-jent
ɪntɹˈænsɪdʒənt
in-TRAN-si-jent
Definition
Unwilling to change your ideas or behavior, or to agree with others; refusing to compromise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈtɹænsədʒənt/, /ˌɪnˈtɹænzədʒənt
British English
ɪntɹˈænsɪdʒənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-TRAN-suh-jent
UK
in-TRAN-si-jent
Listen in Context
He remained intransigent during the meeting.
The manager was intransigent about the deadline.
Her opinion was completely intransigent.
It's hard to make progress when both sides are so intransigent.