How to Pronounce "intelligent"
word
/ˌɪnˈtɛɫədʒənt/
in-TE-luh-juhnt
/ɪntˈɛlɪdʒənt/
in-TE-li-juhnt
Definition
Having a strong ability to learn, understand, and think clearly. It can describe a person, animal, or a system that makes smart decisions or responds in a clever way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈtɛɫədʒənt/
British English
/ɪntˈɛlɪdʒənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-TE-luh-juhnt
UK
in-TE-li-juhnt
Listen in Context
My sister is very intelligent.
That was an intelligent answer.
Dolphins are intelligent animals.
She’s quiet, but her questions are really intelligent.