introduce

/ˌɪntɹəˈdʒuːs/

//ˌɪntɹəˈdʒuːs// verb

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"introduce" is a 9-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“introduce” is a regularly-used English word, ranked #3,821 in English word frequency and used as a verb.

#3,821
frequency rank, English
9
letters
13
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

introduce vs introduced
90% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for introduce
PropertyValue
Headwordintroduce
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechVerb
IPA/ˌɪntɹəˈdʒuːs/
Letters9
Frequency rank#3,821
Misspellings tracked13
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “introduce” 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). introduce lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

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

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for introduce is 9 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˌɪntɹəˈdʒuːs/. Corpus data places it at rank #3,821 in overall English word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 13 likely wrong-spelling variants for introduce, with forms such as "inntroduce", "inrtoduce", and "intorduce". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 1 confusable-pair relationship, "introduced", since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Middle English introducen, from Old French introduire, from Latin intrōdūcō, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₁énteros (“inner, what is inside”) and *dewk-. The correct English form is introduce, spelled I-N-T-R-O-D-U-C-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).
  2. 2
    To make (something or someone) known by formal announcement or recommendation.
  3. 3
    To add (something) to a system, a mixture, or a container.
  4. 4
    To bring (something) into practice.

Etymology

From Middle English introducen, from Old French introduire, from Latin intrōdūcō, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₁énteros (“inner, what is inside”) and *dewk-.

Synonyms

announce

This word in other languages

presentar(Español)présenter(Français)vorstellen(Deutsch)apresentar(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: inntroduce,inrtoduce,intorduce,intrdouce,introdcue,introdduce,introducce,introduec,introudce,intrroduce,inttroduce,itnroduce,nitroduce

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of introduce - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

inntroduce1inrtoduce2intorduce2intrdouce2introdcue2introdduce1introducce1introduec2
Edit distance from "introduce"

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 "introduce"?
"introduce" is spelled I-N-T-R-O-D-U-C-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌɪntɹəˈdʒuːs/.
What does "introduce" mean?
As a verb, "introduce" means: To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).
What words are commonly confused with "introduce"?
"introduce" is commonly confused with "introduced". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "introduce"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "introduce" is /ˌɪntɹəˈdʒuːs/. 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 "introduce"?
From Middle English introducen, from Old French introduire, from Latin intrōdūcō, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₁énteros (“inner, what is inside”) and *dewk-. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “introduce”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is I-N-T-R-O-D-U-C-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˌɪntɹəˈdʒuːs/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “introduced” - see the side-by-side comparison. introduce vs introduced
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list