intertwine

/ˌɪntəˈtwaɪn/

//ˌɪntəˈtwaɪn// verb

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"intertwine" is a 10-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“intertwine” is uncommon English (frequency #68,325 among 17,902 “I” headwords), classed as a verb. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#68,325
frequency rank, English
17,902
“I” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - To twine (things) together.

Key facts for intertwine
PropertyValue
Headwordintertwine
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechVerb
IPA/ˌɪntəˈtwaɪn/
Letters10
Frequency rank#68,325
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “intertwine” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). intertwine lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

intertwine is uncommon English at frequency #68,325 among 17,902 “I” headwords, classed as averb, transcribed /ˌɪntəˈtwaɪn/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 4 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for intertwine in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable English patterns. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

Etymologically, the entry records: From inter- + twine. The correct English form is intertwine, spelled I-N-T-E-R-T-W-I-N-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    To twine (things) together.
  2. 2
    To connect (things) closely.
  3. 3
    To become twined together.
  4. 4
    To become mutually involved.

Etymology

From inter- + twine.

Synonyms

betwinebraidentwineinterlaceinterthreadintertwineintertwistinterweavelacelockraddleruddletwinetwist

Antonyms

unraveluntwineunweave

This word in other languages

entrelazarse(Español)enchevêtrer(Français)verflechten(Deutsch)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "intertwine"?
"intertwine" is spelled I-N-T-E-R-T-W-I-N-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˈtwaɪn/.
What does "intertwine" mean?
As a verb, "intertwine" means: To twine (things) together.
How do you pronounce "intertwine"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "intertwine" is /ˌɪntəˈtwaɪn/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "intertwine"?
From inter- + twine. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “intertwine”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is I-N-T-E-R-T-W-I-N-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˌɪntəˈtwaɪn/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words

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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list