How to pronounce intending
Say it like in-TEN-ding. Intending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- in
- TEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intending 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of intending
American and British speakers say intending in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈtɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TEN-ding.
What does intending mean?
- present participle and gerund of intend How to pronounce intend
- The process by which one intends something; intention.
Words that rhyme with intending
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intending.
Questions about saying intending
How do you pronounce intending?
Say in-TEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intending?
Intending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: in · TEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say intending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈtɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.