How to Pronounce Intention

To pronounce "intention", say INT-ent-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “intention”

"intention" has 3 syllables: int-ent-ion. It rhymes with abstention and intervention, if that helps it stick.

What does intention mean?

noun

  1. The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.

    “It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it.”

  2. Tension; straining, stretching.

verb

  1. Intend

Words that rhyme with intention

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abstentioninterventioninattentioncontraventionnoninterventioncircumvention

Related words

intentpurposedesignaimintentionalitywilfulconsiderationintended

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intention"?▾

"Intention" has 3 syllables: int · ent · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "intention"?▾

The IPA transcription of "intention" is /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/.

What does "intention" mean?▾

Intention: The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.

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