How to Pronounce "intentions"

word

/ˌɪnˈtɛntʃənz/

in-TEN-shuhnz

/ɪntˈɛnʃənz/

in-TEN-shuhnz

Definition

Intentions are the plans, aims, or purposes behind what someone wants to do. They describe what a person means or hopes to do, even if the action does not happen yet.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˌɪnˈtɛntʃənz/

British English

/ɪntˈɛnʃənz/

Simplified Pronunciation

in-TEN-shuhnz

Listen in Context

Her intentions were honest from the start.

I don't know his intentions yet.

They shared their intentions with the team.

I know your intentions are good, but this plan won't work.