How to pronounce entender
Say it like in-TEN-der. Entender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- in
- TEN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entender pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of entender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-TEN-duh.
What does entender mean?
- To treat with tenderness.
Where does entender come from?
From en- + tender. Doublet of intenerate.
Questions about saying entender
How do you pronounce entender?
Say in-TEN-der. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɛndər/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entender?
Entender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: in · TEN · der.
Is entender 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 /ɪnˈtɛndə/ (in-TEN-duh).