Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

intention

How many syllables in intention?

  3 syllables

Divide intention into syllables:   in-ten-tion
Stressed syllable in intention:   in-ten-tion
How to pronounce intention:   in-ten-shun
How to say intention:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"intention." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 29 January 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why intention is 3 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Grammar Quiz
See how you do on the questions
that most adults get wrong.
Take the Grammar Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for intention


1 syllable
  • aim
  • plan
  • goal
  • point
2 syllables
  • design
  • meaning
  • purport
  • reason
  • tenor
  • intent
  • object
  • purpose
  • target
3 syllables
  • idea
Teacher of The Month
Win $250 for your students.
One prize is awarded to
one teacher, every month.
$Read the contest rules and apply
Fun Fact
Monosyllabic means a word
with 1 syllable.
!See more facts
Grammar
Learn the rules for using
A vs. An
?A vs. An Rules

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

What rhymes with intention

3 syllables
4 syllables
Ever Wonder
when you should use
Your and You're?
Find Out Here

Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
Need help finding a syllable count?
Want to say thank you?

Contact Us!