How to pronounce intended
Say it like in-TEN-did. Intended has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- in
- TEN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intended pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of intended
American and British speakers say intended in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtɛndɪd/ in the US and /ɪnˈtɛndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TEN-did.
What does intended mean?
- resulting from one's intentions“your intended trip abroad”“an intended insult”
- future; betrothed“his intended bride”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with intended
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Questions about saying intended
How do you pronounce intended?
Say in-TEN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɛndɪd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intended?
Intended has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: in · TEN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say intended the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtɛndɪd/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtɛndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.