How to Pronounce Intensity

To pronounce "intensity", say INT-ens-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “intensity”

"intensity" has 3 syllables: int-ens-ity. It rhymes with propensity and tensity, if that helps it stick.

What does intensity mean?

noun

  1. The quality of being intense.
  2. The degree of strength.

noun

  1. The quality of being radiant, shining, bright or splendid.
  2. The flux of radiation emitted per unit solid angle in a given direction by a unit area of a source.

Words that rhyme with intensity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

propensitytensitydensity

Related words

intensivenessstrengthvividnesschromasaturationloudnessvolumeintensive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intensity"?▾

"Intensity" has 3 syllables: int · ens · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "intensity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "intensity" is /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/.

What does "intensity" mean?▾

Intensity: The quality of being intense.

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