How to pronounce intends
Say it like in-TENDZ. Intends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TENDZ).
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- in
- TENDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intends 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.
- TENDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of intends
American and British speakers say intends in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtɛndz/ in the US and /ɪnˈtɛndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TENDZ.
What does intends mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of intend How to pronounce intend
Words that rhyme with intends
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intends.
Questions about saying intends
How do you pronounce intends?
Say in-TENDZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɛndz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɛndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intends?
Intends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TENDZ). Broken into parts: in · TENDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say intends the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtɛndz/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtɛndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.