Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

intel

/ˈɪnt.ɛl/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.07 in modern English

Syllables: in-tel
IPA: /ˈɪnt.ɛl/

5

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Intelligence (secret information).

Uncountable

name

Intel Corporation, a US-based multinational corporation that is best known for designing and manufacturing microprocessors and specialized integrated circuits.

Example Sentences

"Intel is important in espionage."
"We have reason to believe one of our people is giving intel to the enemy. Hit an enemy communication center and get us a name."
"“The Bynar ship went missing on stardate 58934.9.” “Okay, so your intel is legit, but this still feels like a trick.” “No. I'm a changed computer. Just look at me. Do you see the blue light?” “The light is reassuring.”"
"Aaaaaand that’s pretty much everything we know about Zazie and David’s ‘ship, but definitely check back here for any and all intel on the couple. ❤️"

Etymology

Clipping of intelligence.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈɪnt.ɛl/

Usage

Uncountable

Derived Forms

Lintel MacIntel Mactel Wintel

Rhymes With

well tell hell sell hotel cell fell bell el personnel nfl smell

Questions

How do you pronounce intel?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɪnt.ɛl/.
What does intel mean?: Intelligence (secret information).
Where does intel come from?: Clipping of intelligence.

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