intoxicate

How to Split "intoxicate" into Syllables

The word intoxicate is divided into 5 syllables: in·to·xi·ca·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• in — 1st syllable
• to — 2nd syllable
• xi — 3rd syllable
• ca — 4th syllable
• te — 5th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of intoxicate:

• IPA: /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. intoxicate (third-person singular simple present intoxicates, present participle intoxicating, simple past and past participle intoxicated)
2. To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.

📚 Word Origin & History

First attested in 1450, in Middle English; from Middle English intoxicaten, from intoxicat(e) (“(of a weapon or drug) smeared, anointed or filled with poison; (of a human being, animal) poisoned, intoxicated”, also used as the past participle of intoxicaten) +‎ -en (verb-forming suffix), borrowed from intoxicātus, perfect passive participle of intoxicō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from Late Latin toxicō (“to smear, anoint with poison”), from toxicus (“toxic, poisonous”) + -...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare intoxicate with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
intoxicate	5	in·to·xi·ca·te
intact	2	in-tact
immodest	3	im-mod-est
inductee	3	in-duc-tee
inadequate	5	i-na-de-qua-te

🔗 Related Words

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int, into, Intel, inter, intro, intact, intake, intend.