How do you pronounce "intend"?

In American English: /ˌɪnˈtɛnd/ (in-TEHND). In British English: /ɪntˈɛnd/ (int-EHND). In Canadian English: /ˌɪnˈtɛnd/ (in-TEHND). In Australian English: /ɪntˈɛnd/ (int-EHND).

Is "intend" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪnˈtɛnd/ (in-TEHND), while in British English it's /ɪntˈɛnd/ (int-EHND).

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intend

/ˌɪnˈtɛnd/

in-TEHND

Syllable Breakdown

ɪnin·tɛndtend

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