How to say intención in Spanish

Pronunciation

intención

intention

Latin America

Simplified: een-tehn-SYOHN

IPA: in.ten'sʝon

Spain

Simplified: een-tehn-THYOHN

IPA: in.ten'θʝon

Pronunciation Tips:

Syllable	How to Say It	Mouth Position and Breath Flow
in	i like see	spread lips, tongue high for i
in	n like no	n similar to English
ten	unaspirated t like stop (not top)	t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
	e like bet	slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
	n like no	n similar to English
ción	c like s in sun	s sound similar to English
	i like y in yes	y sound similar to English
	o like go, but shorter	rounded lips, tongue back for o
	n like no	n similar to English