How do you pronounce "intellect"?

In American English: /ˈɪntəˌlɛkt/ (INT-uh-lehkt). In British English: /ˈɪntəlˌɛkt/ (INT-uhl-ehkt). In Canadian English: /ˈɪntəˌlɛkt/ (INT-uh-lehkt). In Australian English: /ˈɪntəlˌɛkt/ (INT-uhl-ehkt).

Is "intellect" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɪntəˌlɛkt/ (INT-uh-lehkt), while in British English it's /ˈɪntəlˌɛkt/ (INT-uhl-ehkt).

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intellect

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/ˈɪntəˌlɛkt/

INT-uh-lehkt

Syllable Breakdown

ɪntin·ətel·lɛktlect

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