How to pronounce intentively
Say it like in-TEN-tiv-lee. Intentively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- in
- TEN
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intentively 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.
- tivKeep 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 intentively
American and British speakers say intentively in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈtɛntɪvli/ in the US and /ɪnˈtɛntɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TEN-tiv-lee.
What does intentively mean?
- With an intentive attitude or manner.
Where does intentively come from?
From intentive + -ly.
Words that rhyme with intentively
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intentively.
Questions about saying intentively
How do you pronounce intentively?
Say in-TEN-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɛntɪvli/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɛntɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intentively?
Intentively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: in · TEN · tiv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say intentively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈtɛntɪvli/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtɛntɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.