How to pronounce extends
Say it like ik-STENDZ. Extends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STENDZ).
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- ik
- STENDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extends pronunciation, sound by sound
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- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STENDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of extends
American and British speakers say extends in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈstɛndz/ in the US and /ɪkˈstɛndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-STENDZ.
What does extends mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of extend How to pronounce extend
Words that rhyme with extends
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extends.
Questions about saying extends
How do you pronounce extends?
Say ik-STENDZ. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɛndz/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɛndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extends?
Extends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STENDZ). Broken into parts: ik · STENDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say extends the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈstɛndz/ and the British form is /ɪkˈstɛndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.