How to pronounce incensed
Say it like IN-senst. Incensed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- senst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incensed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- senstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of incensed
American and British speakers say incensed in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌsɛnst/ in the US and /ˈɪnˌsɛnst/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-senst.
What does incensed mean?
- Enraged; infuriated; spitefully or furiously angry.
- Emitting fire from its mouth, often its ears, and sometimes elsewhere.
- simple past and past participle of incense How to pronounce incense
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Questions about saying incensed
How do you pronounce incensed?
Say IN-senst. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌsɛnst/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌsɛnst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incensed?
Incensed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · senst.
Do Americans and Brits say incensed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌsɛnst/ and the British form is /ˈɪnˌsɛnst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.