How Many Syllables In Intense?
2syllables
Intense has 2 syllables, in-tense. It is a disyllabic word.
intense
/ɪnˈtens/ UK /ɪnˈtens/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tense.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tens/
Division By Letters
in-tense
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Intense
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | e | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Intense Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in intense?
Intense has 2 syllables, in-tense. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈtens/.
Which syllable is stressed in intense?
The second syllable, tense, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of intense?
Intense has the structure VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide intense into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tens. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-tense.