How do you divide intention into syllables?

Intention divides as in-ten-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in intention?

The second syllable (in-TEN-tion).

Syllables in intention

in·ten·tion

Intention has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˌɪnˈtɛntʃən/ 3 syllables, in-TEN-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	9

To count it yourself, say intention slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, ten, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in intention?: Intention has three syllables.
How do you divide intention into syllables?: Intention divides as in-ten-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in intention?: The second syllable (in-TEN-tion).