How to pronounce bended
Say it like BEN-did. Bended has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bended pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bended
American and British speakers say bended in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛndɪd/ in the US and /ˈbɛndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN-did.
What does bended mean?
- bent“He offered his fealty on bended knee.”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with bended
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Questions about saying bended
How do you pronounce bended?
Say BEN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛndɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bended?
Bended has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say bended the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛndɪd/ and the British form is /ˈbɛndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.