How to Pronounce "intention"
word
/ˌɪnˈtɛntʃən/
in-TEN-shuhn
/ɪntˈɛnʃən/
in-TEN-shuhn
Definition
An intention is a plan, aim, or purpose to do something. It can also mean the idea behind an action, even if the result is different.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈtɛntʃən/
British English
/ɪntˈɛnʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-TEN-shuhn
UK
in-TEN-shuhn
Listen in Context
My intention was to help you.
She spoke with the intention of calming him down.
I have no intention of leaving my job.
It wasn't my intention to make things awkward.