How to pronounce intensify
Say it like in-TEN-suh-fy. Intensify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- in
- TEN
- suh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intensify 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of intensify
American and British speakers say intensify in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TEN-suh-fy.
What does intensify mean?
- To render more intense.“to intensify the heat or cold”
- To become intense, or more intense; to act with increasing power or energy.
Where does intensify come from?
From intense + -ify. Compare French intensifier.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying intensify
How do you pronounce intensify?
Say in-TEN-suh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intensify?
Intensify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: in · TEN · suh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say intensify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.