intrigue

/ɪnˈtriːɡ/

Syllables in·trigue

Stress in-TRIGUE

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

tr

/tr/

consonant blend

i

/iː/

long i (i_e)

gue

/ɡ/

hard g

Meaning

to arouse curiosity or interest; a secret plan or plot

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(in) + tree=/triː/(tree) + g=/ɡ/(go)

Example

The mystery was enough to intrigue everyone.