How to pronounce intensen
Say it like in-TEN-sun. Intensen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- in
- TEN
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intensen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intensen
American and British speakers say intensen in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈtɛnsən/ in the US and /ɪnˈtɛnsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TEN-sun.
What does intensen mean?
- To grow or become more intense; intensify
Where does intensen come from?
From intense + -en.
Words that rhyme with intensen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intensen.
Questions about saying intensen
How do you pronounce intensen?
Say in-TEN-sun. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɛnsən/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɛnsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intensen?
Intensen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: in · TEN · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say intensen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈtɛnsən/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtɛnsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.