How to Pronounce "intense"
word
/ˌɪnˈtɛns/
in-TENS
/ɪntˈɛns/
in-TENS
Definition
Very strong or extreme in degree, force, or feeling. It can describe emotions, experiences, effort, heat, pressure, or situations that feel powerful and not mild.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈtɛns/
British English
/ɪntˈɛns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-TENS
UK
in-TENS
Listen in Context
The summer heat was intense today.
She felt intense fear in the dark room.
The game became intense in the last minute.
It was an intense week at work, and I'm exhausted.