How to pronounce intensional
Say it like in-TEN-shuh-nul. Intensional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- in
- TEN
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intensional 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intensional
American and British speakers say intensional in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ in the US and /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TEN-shuh-nul.
What does intensional mean?
- Of or pertaining to intension.
Where does intensional come from?
From intension + -al.
Words that rhyme with intensional
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Words that sound like intensional
Questions about saying intensional
How do you pronounce intensional?
Say in-TEN-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intensional?
Intensional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: in · TEN · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say intensional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as intensional?
Intensional sounds the same as intentional in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.