How to pronounce intentioned
Say it like in-TEN-chund. Intentioned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- in
- TEN
- chund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intentioned 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.
- chundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intentioned
American and British speakers say intentioned in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtɛntʃənd/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈtɛntʃənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TEN-chund.
What does intentioned mean?
- Having a certain intention
- simple past and past participle of intention How to pronounce intention
Where does intentioned come from?
From intention + -ed.
Questions about saying intentioned
How do you pronounce intentioned?
Say in-TEN-chund. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɛntʃənd/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtɛntʃənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intentioned?
Intentioned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: in · TEN · chund.
Do Americans and Brits say intentioned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtɛntʃənd/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈtɛntʃənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.