intense

How to Split "intense" into Syllables

The word intense is divided into 3 syllables: in·ten·se. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• in — 1st syllable
• ten — 2nd syllable
• se — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of intense:

• IPA: /ɪnˈtɛns/

📖 Definitions

1. intense (comparative intenser or more intense, superlative intensest or most intense)
2. Of a characteristic: extreme or very high or strong in degree; severe; also, excessive, towering.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Late Middle English intens, intense (“ardent, fervent; extreme, great, intense”), borrowed from Old French intense (modern French intense), or directly from its etymon Latin intēnsus (“strained, stretched tight; intense; attentive; violent; (rare) eager, intent”), the perfect passive participle of intendō (“to stretch out, strain”), from in- (prefix meaning ‘in, inside, within’) + tendō (“to extend, stretch”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *tend- (“to extend, ...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare intense with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
intense	3	in·ten·se
intoning	3	in-ton-ing
intimacy	4	in-ti-ma-cy
Indonesia	4	in-do-ne-sia

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