How to pronounce intently
Say it like in-TENT-lee. Intently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TENT).
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- in
- TENT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intently 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.
- TENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intently
American and British speakers say intently in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtɛntli/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈtɛntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TENT-lee.
What does intently mean?
- In an intent or focused manner.
Where does intently come from?
From intent + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with intently
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Questions about saying intently
How do you pronounce intently?
Say in-TENT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɛntli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtɛntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intently?
Intently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TENT). Broken into parts: in · TENT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say intently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtɛntli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈtɛntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.