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How to pronounce lenders

Say it like LEN-derz. Lenders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN).

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US American/ˈlɛndɚz/LEN-derz
UK British/ˈlɛndəz/LEN-duz
  • LEN
  • derz
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Lenders pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. LENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of lenders

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: LEN-duz.

What does lenders mean?

noun
  1. plural of lender How to pronounce lender

Questions about saying lenders

How do you pronounce lenders?

Say LEN-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛndɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in lenders?

Lenders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN). Broken into parts: LEN · derz.

Is lenders 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 /ˈlɛndəz/ (LEN-duz).

Pronunciation from CMUdict and Britfone; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).