Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

intranet

/ˈɪntɹəˌnɛt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.54 in modern English

Syllables: in-tra-net
IPA: /ˈɪntɹəˌnɛt/

8

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A private computer network, typically one that uses the protocols of the Internet.

Example Sentences

"The operator uses a variety of methods to maximise engagement, including a new and improved intranet that's designed to encourage honest two-way communication between staff and management."

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁én Proto-Indo-European *-teros Proto-Indo-European *h₁énterosder. Latin *interus Latin intrābor. English intra- Proto-Germanic *natją Proto-West Germanic *nati Old English nett Middle English net English net English intranet From intra- + net.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˈɪntɹəˌnɛt/

Inflected Forms

intranets (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

extranet Internet

Questions

How do you pronounce intranet?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɪntɹəˌnɛt/.
What does intranet mean?: A private computer network, typically one that uses the protocols of the Internet.
Where does intranet come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁én Proto-Indo-European *-teros Proto-Indo-European *h₁énterosder. Latin *interus Latin intrābor. English intra- Proto-Germanic *natją Proto-West Germanic *nati Old English nett Middle English net English net English intranet From intra- + net.

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