How to pronounce extend
Say it like ik-STEND. Extend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEND).
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- ik
- STEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of extend
American and British speakers say extend in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈstɛnd/ in the US and /ɪkˈstɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-STEND.
What does extend mean?
- extend in scope or range or area“The law was extended to all citizens”“widen the range of applications”
- stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point“Service runs all the way to Cranbury”“His knowledge doesn't go very far”
- span an interval of distance, space or time“The war extended over five years”“The period covered the turn of the century”
Where does extend come from?
From Middle English extenden, from Anglo-Norman extendre, estendre, from Latin extendō (“to stretch out”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with extend
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Questions about saying extend
How do you pronounce extend?
Say ik-STEND. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɛnd/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extend?
Extend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEND). Broken into parts: ik · STEND.
Do Americans and Brits say extend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈstɛnd/ and the British form is /ɪkˈstɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.