How to pronounce intellectual

Say it like this: /ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəl/

What does intellectual mean?

adjPertaining to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive.

“intellectual powers, activities, etc.”

Endowed with intellect; having a keen sense of understanding; having the capacity for higher forms of knowledge or thought; characterized by intelligence or cleverness

“an intellectual person”

Suitable for exercising one's intellect; perceived by the intellect

“intellectual employments”

nounAn intelligent, learned person, especially one who discourses about learned matters.

The intellect or understanding; mental powers or faculties.

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