To pronounce "intensely", say INT-ens-ely — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈtɛnsli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪnˈtɛnsli/
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"intensely" has 3 syllables: int-ens-ely. It rhymes with immensely and tensely, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“He pursued his studies intensely.”
“An intensely private man, he kept chit-chat to a minimum.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Intensely" has 3 syllables: int · ens · ely.
The IPA transcription of "intensely" is /ɪnˈtɛnsli/.
Intensely: In an intense manner.
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