How to pronounce "intrigue" in EnglishNoun
ɪnˈtriːɡ
in·TREEG
Primary stress: TREEG
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “intrigue”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
in
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
TREEG
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("TREEG"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "intrigue" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Practice Speaking “intrigue”
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[…] lost in such a jungle of intrigues, pettifoggings, treacheries, diplomacies domestic and foreign […]
Hear it in context: “intrigue”
The English word “intrigue” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ɪnˈtriːɡ (phonetic respelling: in-TREEG). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (in · TREEG), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (TREEG). Grammatically, “intrigue” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. Hear native speakers say intrigue in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “intrigue”
- A complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to affect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.
- The plot of a play, poem or romance; the series of complications in which a writer involves their imaginary characters.
- To conceive or carry out a secret plan intended to harm; to form a plot or scheme.
- To arouse the interest of; to fascinate.
Example Sentences (2)
- “[…] lost in such a jungle of intrigues, pettifoggings, treacheries, diplomacies domestic and foreign […]”
- “Scenic illusions such as those caused by the haze, or the apparent diminution of scale where everything was enormous, intrigued Dutton.”
Pronounce: “intrigue”
- Pronunciation:
- in-TREEG
- Syllables:
- in · TREEG
- Written Hyphenation:
- in · trigue
- Primary stress:
- TREEG
- IPA:
- ɪnˈtriːɡ
- Hear it in context
- intrigue
Synonyms: “intrigue”
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Words that Rhyme with “intrigue”
-igWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"intrigue" (⁄ɪnˈtriːɡ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "intrigue" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about intrigue
How do you pronounce “intrigue”?
“intrigue” is pronounced ⁄ɪnˈtriːɡ⁄ (in-TREEG). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “intrigue”?
“intrigue” has 2 syllables: in · TREEG.
Where is the stress in “intrigue”?
The primary stress in “intrigue” is on “TREEG”.
What does “intrigue” mean?
A complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to affect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “intrigue”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).