How to pronounce intentionally
Say it like in-TEN-shuh-nuh-lee. Intentionally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- in
- TEN
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intentionally 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intentionally
American and British speakers say intentionally in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TEN-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does intentionally mean?
- with intention; in an intentional manner“he used that word intentionally”“I did this by choice”
Where does intentionally come from?
From intentional + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with intentionally
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Questions about saying intentionally
How do you pronounce intentionally?
Say in-TEN-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intentionally?
Intentionally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: in · TEN · shuh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say intentionally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.