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The word 'intentions' has 3 syllables.
ˌɪn-ˈtɛn-ʧənz


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Intentions'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Intentions' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#1: /ɪ/
TongueThe tongue raises high in the mouth. It moves to the front of the mouth. Then the tip of the tongue moves behind the bottom front teeth. The tongue remains relaxed in the front of the mouth.
LipsThe lips separated and relaxed.
JawThe jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#2: /n/
TongueYour tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
AirThe air flows through the nose.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /t/
TongueThe tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#5: /ɛ/
TongueThe tongue tip touches the back of the bottom front teeth. The middle part of the tongue arches up towards the roof of the mouth.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /n/
TongueYour tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
AirThe air flows through the nose.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /ʧ/
TongueThe tongue raises. It touches the roof of the mouth. Then it presses the roof of the mouth. Finally, it releases.
LipsThe corners of the lips are in. The rest of the lips flare.
TeethThe teeth are together.
AirThe air passes through the mouth. The air builds up when tongue presses the roof of the mouth. The air comes through when the tongue releases.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#8: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#9: /n/
TongueYour tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
AirThe air flows through the nose.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#10: /z/
TongueThe tongue is behind the teeth.
TeethThe teeth remain clenched.
AirThe air flows through the tip of the tongue.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'intentions'

I baked a cake with good intentions, but accidentally set off the fire alarm instead!

Try this Exciting 'intentions' Tongue Twister Challenge

Tenacious Timothy had tremendous intentions, To tangle his tongue with terrific dimensions. He twisted and turned with all his might, But his tangled tongue was quite a sight! He aimed to say "Incredible intentions," Instead, he exclaimed "Insane inventions!" The crowd erupted with laughter and cheer, As Timothy's intentions brought them great cheer. So he continued to twist his tongue with glee, Bringing joy to all who gathered to see. With every twist and turn of his word, Laughter and merriment filled the air like a bird. Intentions, inventions, and all in between, Timothy's tongue twister was a hilarious scene. And though his words may not always be right, His funny intentions were a pure delight!

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