How to Pronounce "intensifies"
word
ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪz
in-TEN-suh-fyez
ɪntˈɛnsɪfˌaɪz
in-TEN-sif-eyez
Definition
Becomes stronger or more extreme; to increase in strength, degree, or amount.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪz
British English
ɪntˈɛnsɪfˌaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-TEN-suh-fyez
UK
in-TEN-sif-eyez
Listen in Context
The rain intensifies as the storm continues.
Fear intensifies when the lights go out.
The music intensifies near the end of the movie.
Their argument intensifies whenever money is mentioned.