How to pronounce intensity
Say it like in-TEN-suh-tee. Intensity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- in
- TEN
- suh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intensity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intensity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-TEN-sih-tee.
What does intensity mean?
- the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)“he adjusted the intensity of the sound”“they measured the station's signal strength”
- high level or degree; the property of being intense
- the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction)“the kids played their music at full volume”
Where does intensity come from?
From intense + -ity. Cf.
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Words that rhyme with intensity
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Questions about saying intensity
How do you pronounce intensity?
Say in-TEN-suh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intensity?
Intensity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: in · TEN · suh · tee.
Is intensity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/ (in-TEN-sih-tee).