How to pronounce lender
Say it like LEN-der. Lender has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN).
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- LEN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lender pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LENSay 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 lender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEN-duh.
What does lender mean?
- someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters
Where does lender come from?
From Middle English lendare, leendare, variants of lenner, lenere, equivalent to lend + -er.
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Words that rhyme with lender
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Questions about saying lender
How do you pronounce lender?
Say LEN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lender?
Lender has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN). Broken into parts: LEN · der.
Is lender 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 /ˈlɛndə/ (LEN-duh).