How many syllables in "intensive"?

"intensive" has 3 lettergrepen (in - ten - sive).

How to divide "intensive"?

"intensive" divides into 3 parts: in · ten · sive.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"intensive": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·ten·sive

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in-TEN-sive(in · ten · sive)○ ● ○

Stress in "intensive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈtɛnsɪv⁄

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IPAɪnˈtɛnsɪv

Lettergrepenin·ten·sive

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How many syllables in "intensive"?: "intensive" has 3 lettergrepen (in - ten - sive).
How to divide "intensive"?: "intensive" divides into 3 parts: in · ten · sive.
Where is the stress in "intensive"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "intensive"?: Say each syllable slowly (in... ten... sive) and listen on SayItVid.