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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable tense
  • 7 letters
Syllables
in-tense: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: in-TENSE.
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈtɛns/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as in-tense.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide intense into syllables?

intense divides as in-tense. in-tense: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in intense?

Intense has 2 syllables (in-tense).

Which syllable is stressed in intense?

The stressed syllable in intense is tense. The 2nd syllable is stressed: in-TENSE.

How do you pronounce intense?

/ɪnˈtɛns/ in American English.