intense
IN-TENS
intens
/ˌɪnˈtɛns/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “intense” is spelled “intens”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | i | n | t | e | n | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɪ/ | /n/ | /t/ | /ɛ/ | /n/ | /s/ |
English writes “intense” with
7 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“intens” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “intense”
oncesincechancedancesenseevidencedifferenceexperienceprinceinsurance
“intense” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “intense”?
“intense” is pronounced IN-TENS — IPA /ˌɪnˈtɛns/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “intens”.
How many syllables are in “intense”?
“intense” has 2 syllables: IN-TENS (the capitalized syllable is stressed).