How Many Syllables In Intention?
3syllables
Intention has 3 syllables, in-ten-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
intention
/ɪnˈten.ʃən/ UK /ɪnˈten.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ten.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.ten.ʃən/
Division By Letters
in-ten-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Intention
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Intention Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in intention?
Intention has 3 syllables, in-ten-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈten.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in intention?
The second syllable, ten, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of intention?
Intention has the structure VC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide intention into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.ten.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-ten-tion.