How to pronounce bender
Say it like BEN-der. Bender has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
- BEN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bender 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEN-duh.
What does bender mean?
- One who, or that which, bends.
- A device to aid bending of pipes to a specific angle.
- A bout of heavy drinking or drug use.“He's been out on a bender with his mates.”
Where does bender come from?
* (interjection): From over the bender, referring to a person's arm (and sometimes accompanied by a gesture of the thumb backward over the shoulder); compare over the left shoulder.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with bender
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bender.
Questions about saying bender
How do you pronounce bender?
Say BEN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bender?
Bender has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · der.
Is bender pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɛndə/ (BEN-duh).