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intention
Definition:
(nou) an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (nou) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal (nou) an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈtenʃən
Examples:
This beneficial intention is the purpose of the physician.
Is this the intention of the protection
That is the intention of the rule.
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Common mistakes of intention pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "in-ˈten-shun". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the second syllable: "in-ˈten-tion". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is always on "ten".
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to drop the vowel sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "in-ˈtenshun". This can make it hard to understand. Tip: Focus on clearly pronouncing the "tion" as "shun".
- Confusing the "t" and "d" sounds: Some may pronounce "intention" with a "d" sound, saying "in-ˈden-shun". This alters the meaning and clarity. Tip: Practice the "t" sound by placing your tongue against the roof of your mouth.
- Overemphasizing the "i": Learners sometimes pronounce the initial "i" too strongly, as "ˈin-ten-tion". This can sound awkward. Tip: Keep the "i" sound short and soft, almost like "in".
- Mispronouncing "tion": Many people say "intention" with a hard "t" in "tion", producing "intenshion". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "tion" is pronounced as "shun", softening the sound at the end.