Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

intriguer

/ɪnˈtɹiːɡə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.38 in modern English

Syllables: in-triguer
IPA: /ɪnˈtɹiːɡə/

10

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who intrigues; one who forms plots, or pursues an object by secret means.

Example Sentences

"[W]hatever may be the result, political intriguers will find it difficult to substitute a clamour against England for the universal excitement produced by domestic controversies."

Etymology

From intrigue + -er.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ɪnˈtɹiːɡə/

Inflected Forms

intriguers (plural)

Synonyms

intrigant designer

Questions

How do you pronounce intriguer?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɹiːɡə/.
What does intriguer mean?: One who intrigues; one who forms plots, or pursues an object by secret means.
Where does intriguer come from?: From intrigue + -er.

How to pronounce intriguer

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