How to pronounce blender
Say it like BLEN-der. Blender has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce blender. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BLEN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blender pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLENSay 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 blender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLEN-duh.
What does blender mean?
- A machine with sharp rotating blades in a bowl, for mashing, crushing, or liquefying food ingredients.
- A piece of fabric sewn into the front of a theatrical wig to make it blend in with the performer's natural hair.
- A subtly patterned fabric printed in different shades of a single color, often used in place of a solid to create visual texture.
- To mix in a blender
Where does blender come from?
From blend + -er.
Words that rhyme with blender
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blender.
Questions about saying blender
How do you pronounce blender?
Say BLEN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɛndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈblɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blender?
Blender has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEN). Broken into parts: BLEN · der.
Is blender 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 /ˈblɛndə/ (BLEN-duh).