How to pronounce intensively
Say it like in-TEN-siv-lee. Intensively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- in
- TEN
- siv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intensively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intensively
American and British speakers say intensively in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtɛnsɪvli/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈtɛnsɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TEN-siv-lee.
What does intensively mean?
- In an intensive way.
Where does intensively come from?
From intensive + -ly.
Words that rhyme with intensively
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Questions about saying intensively
How do you pronounce intensively?
Say in-TEN-siv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɛnsɪvli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtɛnsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intensively?
Intensively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: in · TEN · siv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say intensively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtɛnsɪvli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈtɛnsɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.