How many syllables in intensive?
Syllables in intensive
3
in·ten·sive
Intensive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say intensive
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪnˈtɛnsɪv/ 3 syllables, in-TEN-sive · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say intensive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, ten, sive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with intensive
- expensive
- extensive
- offensive
- defensive
- comprehensive
- inexpensive
- apprehensive
- pensive
- inoffensive
- hypertensive
- counteroffensive
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Questions
- How many syllables are in intensive?
- Intensive has three syllables.
- How do you divide intensive into syllables?
- Intensive divides as in-ten-sive.
- Which syllable is stressed in intensive?
- The second syllable (in-TEN-sive).