How to Pronounce "intellectually"
word
ˌɪnəˈɫɛktʃuəɫi/, /ˌɪnəˈɫɛktʃuɫi/, /ˌɪntəˈɫɛktʃuəɫi/, /ˌɪntəˈɫɛktʃuɫi
in-uh-LEK-choo-uh-lee
ˌɪntəlˈɛktʃuːəli
in-tuh-LEK-choo-uh-lee
Definition
In a way that relates to the use of the mind, thinking, or reasoning; involving intellectual abilities rather than emotions or physical activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnəˈɫɛktʃuəɫi/, /ˌɪnəˈɫɛktʃuɫi/, /ˌɪntəˈɫɛktʃuəɫi/, /ˌɪntəˈɫɛktʃuɫi
British English
ˌɪntəlˈɛktʃuːəli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-uh-LEK-choo-uh-lee
UK
in-tuh-LEK-choo-uh-lee
Listen in Context
She is intellectually curious and loves to read books.
The test is intellectually challenging for most students.
He is intellectually gifted and solves difficult problems easily.
The conversation was so intellectually stimulating that we lost track of time.