How to pronounce eensy
Say it like EENT-see. Eensy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EENT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce eensy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EENT
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eensy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of eensy
American and British speakers say eensy in essentially the same way: /ˈintsi/ in the US and /ˈiːntsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: EENT-see.
What does eensy mean?
- Very small.
Where does eensy come from?
Shortened from eensy-weensy.
Questions about saying eensy
How do you pronounce eensy?
Say EENT-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈintsi/. In British English it is /ˈiːntsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eensy?
Eensy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EENT). Broken into parts: EENT · see.
Do Americans and Brits say eensy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈintsi/ and the British form is /ˈiːntsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.