How to pronounce "intrusive"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "intrusive"

Learn how to break down "intrusive" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

intru-sive
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ɪnˈtɹuːsɪv/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

IH2 N T R UW1 S IH0 V
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "intrusive"

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɹuːsɪv/

Noun

  • An igneous rock that is forced, while molten, into cracks or between other layers of rock

Adjective

  • Tending to intrude; doing that which is not welcome; interrupting or disturbing; entering without permission or welcome.
    Example: "Did it ever cross your mind that he might find all those questions you ask intrusive?"
  • Of rocks: forced, while in a plastic or molten state, into the cavities or between the cracks or layers of other rocks.