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How to Pronounce "intended"

word

/ˌɪnˈtɛndɪd/
in-TEN-did
/ɪntˈɛndɪd/
in-TEN-did

Definition

Planned, meant, or designed for a particular purpose, person, or result. It is often used to describe what someone wanted to happen or who something was made for.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˌɪnˈtɛndɪd/

British English

/ɪntˈɛndɪd/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

in-TEN-did

UK

in-TEN-did

Listen in Context

This book is intended for young readers.

The meeting was intended to be short.

I intended to call you yesterday.

The joke wasn't intended to hurt anyone.