How to pronounce intentions
Say it like in-TEN-chunz. Intentions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- in
- TEN
- chunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intentions 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.
- chunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intentions
American and British speakers say intentions in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtɛntʃənz/ in the US and /ɪnˈtɛnʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TEN-shunz.
What does intentions mean?
- plural of intention How to pronounce intention
- Desire to court, marry, date, woo or sleep with someone.“He has intentions on your daughter.”
Questions about saying intentions
How do you pronounce intentions?
Say in-TEN-chunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɛntʃənz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɛnʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intentions?
Intentions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: in · TEN · chunz.
Do Americans and Brits say intentions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtɛntʃənz/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtɛnʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.