How to Pronounce "intellectuals"
word
ˌɪntəˈɫɛktʃuəɫz
in-tuh-LEK-choo-uhlz
ˌɪntəlˈɛktʃuːəlz
in-tuh-LEK-choo-uhlz
Definition
People who spend a lot of time thinking, studying, or working with ideas, especially in fields like philosophy, literature, science, or art.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪntəˈɫɛktʃuəɫz
British English
ˌɪntəlˈɛktʃuːəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-tuh-LEK-choo-uhlz
UK
in-tuh-LEK-choo-uhlz
Listen in Context
Intellectuals often write books and articles.
Many intellectuals debate social issues.
Universities attract intellectuals from around the world.
Some intellectuals are very active in politics, not just in academic circles.