How to Pronounce Intentions

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “intentions”

"intentions" has 3 syllables: int-ent-ions. It rhymes with interventions and tensions, if that helps it stick.

What does intentions 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.

Words that rhyme with intentions

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

interventionstensionsabstentionsgentians

Related words

intentpurposedesignaimagendasaimsambitionsannouncements

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intentions"?▾

"Intentions" has 3 syllables: int · ent · ions.

What is the IPA transcription of "intentions"?▾

The IPA transcription of "intentions" is /ɪnˈtɛnʃənz/.

What does "intentions" mean?▾

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

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